Old News
2nd April 2008
We will be seeing Richard Follett sooner than we thought as the away game against Blyth has been brought forward to April 15th as they have a county cup game the following week against Newcastle United.

A new player has signed this week. Andy Ritchie has joined on work experience from Coventry City

28th March 2008
Following his move to the North East of England Richard Follett has been released by the Club and will probably join Blyth Spartans, who we play away in the penultimate game of the season.

16th March 2008
Games scheduled to be played at Damson Park before the end of the season are:-.

Birmingham City Reserves against Tottenham Tuesday March 18th k.o. 7.00pm

England Colleges v England Schools F.A. Under 19's, Sunday March 30th k.o. 10.30 free admission.

Birmingham City Reserves against Portsmouth, Monday April 14th, k,o, 7.00 pm

County Midland Floodlit Cup Final Tuesday April 15th k.o. 7.30pm

Midland Floodlit Youth League Cup Final Wednesday April 30th k.o. 7.30pm

8th March 2008
After a short stay Gary McPhee has been released.

3rd March 2008
The youth team home game scheduled for Wednesday night against Stone Dominoes has been postponed as a number of their players have been selected to play for the Staffs County team on the same night.

1st March 2008
Richard Follett is unavailable for selection today as he is away in Hungary with the England Futsal squad. He has also accepted a position in Newcastle upon Tyne as a physiotherapist which he will probably take up at the end of this month. Danny Davidson is due to return from injury and will probably be on the bench for today's game against Tamworth.

23rd February 2008
The Birmingham City reserve game against Portsmouth scheduled for next Monday February 25th has been postponed until Monday April 14th. Similarly the match against Tottenham on Monday March 17th has been moved to the following night, Tuesday March 18th.

18th February 2008
The Birmingham City reserve game against Portsmouth scheduled for next Monday February 25th has been postponed, due to a conflicting fixture, with the date yet to be fixed. Similarly the match against Tottenham on Monday March 17th will be moved, probably to the following night.

The away youth team game against Highgate due to be played tomorrow night has been moved to Wednesday.

27th January 2008
Goalkeeper Simon Lynn, who is currently studying at Birmingham University, has been selected for the English Universities team to play the R.A.F. at Uxbridge, Middx on Monday February 18th k.o. 7.30pm. If he keeps a clean sheet there should be every chance that he will be included in the squad for the British University Games to be held in Scotland in April. The ultimate goal, however, will be to go to Belgrade in 2009.

18th January 2008
Gilbert Cummins has gone back to Bedworth.

4th January 2008
Two players have been signed today and goalkeeper Matt Ghent has been released. Simon Hollis, midfielder, who has played at Redditch, Brackley and Bromsgrove this season and last season he scored 21 goals for Redditch & Daniel Crane, goalkeeper who has signed from Corby Town, but is not available until the home game against Telford as his repacement at Corby is needed tomorrow by his existing club.

Three of our players are currently playing at Bromsgrove, Chris Duggan, Leigh Downing and Jozsef Jakab, who has scored in their last 2 games. Guy Sanders is at Leamington and Simon Lynn who was at Stratford has been recalled and was on the bench at Kettering. Amar Boukhalfa had to return to France for personal reasons and Netan Sansara was recalled by Walsall, from his loan spell, to play in a reserve game during which he picked up an injury and has not played since. Dave Morrison looks as though his knee will keep him out for the rest of the season and hopefully injuries to Dale Anderson and Gilbert Cummins will be resolved shortly. The above players who are out elsewhere are non-contract, but still registered to Solihull Moors, and are eligible to sign for teams in as many different Leagues as available, but cannot sign for other clubs in our League unless they have signed an official transfer form.

Birmingham City Youth team will be playing Preston North End in the 4th Round of the F.A. Youth Cup on Wednesday January 16th at Damson Park, k.o. 7.00pm

The Solihull Moors youth team game scheduled for December 17th against Redditch, called off due to a frozen pitch, has been rearranged for next Wednesday January 9th k.o. 7.30pm.

13th December 2007
Last night's youth team cup game against Redditch United at Damson Park was called off at the last minute due to one of the goalmouth's being frozen. The match has been rearranged for next Monday, December 17th.

7th December 2007
Two players have been signed on loan today from Walsall, Charlton Davies & Netan Sansara.

5th December 2007
It has been confirmed today that the kick off time for both games against Kettering Town on Boxing Day & New Years Day will be 3.00pm.

4th December 2007
With the appointment of a new Manager at Birmingham City the game against Banbury United in the next round of the Birmingham Senior Cup will be played at St Andrews.

1st December 2007
Birmingham City will be playing Banbury United in the next round of the Birmingham Senior Cup at Damson Park on Monday December 17th k.o. 7.45pm.

28th November 2007
Blyth Spartans won their replay on penalties against Gainsborough Trinity.

24th November 2007
Following our defeat today to Cambridge City, this leaves us with a blank Saturday on December 15th. Due to a reorganisation of fixtures at the end of the season you will be aware that we are required to travel nearly 300 miles to Blyth Spartans on Tuesday April 22nd. Today Blyth drew at home with Gainsborough Trinity in the Trophy and should they lose the replay on Tuesday, our football secretary, Joe Murphy, will attempt to bring the fixture forward so that we do not have to travel to Blyth in midweek.

9th November 2007
Oliver Hartill has joined from Alvechurch and Simon Lynn from Rugby.

8th November 2007
New Sports Partnership for Solihull.

Damson Parkway is set to play host to a new Sports Partnership to be formed by Solihull Moors Football Club and Birmingham & Solihull Rugby Football Club.

The proposed 'Solihull Sports Partnership' will be formed as part of a ground sharing deal between Birmingham & Solihull and Solihull Moors. The Ground will be managed independently and operate as a sporting venue to provide a platform for a wide range of sporting benefits for not only the clubs involved but also local schools and the community at large, coaching football and rugby in both the North and South of Solihull.

The deal is close to being finalised and when confirmed will include a multi million pound investment into improving the current Damson Park facility and the sporting infrastructure in Solihull.

Pertemps Bees have been looking for an alternative ground for some time, as traffic problems, inadequate parking, inadequate flood lighting and cramped facilities at Sharmans Cross Rd, mean that the ground cannot be developed to meet the criteria needed to play in the National Division 1 league, and prohibit the club from advancing to the premiership.

Bees' Director, Kieran Leahy said, "Ground sharing between clubs is increasingly more common and the partnership with Solihull Moors is a perfect fit for the aspirations of both Clubs"

Stuart Potts, President of North Midlands RFU and the newly-elected representative on the RFU Council, said: "We fully support any initiative that encourages the development of Rugby in North Midlands. We hope that their proposed community development and educational programmes will help to foster interest in Rugby in Solihull and beyond. We also hope that the Damson Park groundshare will provide a facility which will help Pertemps Bees achieve their on-field ambitions and to enjoy financial stability."

Solihull Moors' Vice Chairman and principal sponsor, Ian Childs, said "This is great news for the long term sustainability of both clubs and for sport in general in Solihull"

Peter Coates, Chairman and owner of Stoke City Football Club and FA representative for Midland clubs, who are members of the FA, said "I think the ground share concept is a good one and already a proven success at professional level where a number of clubs share with Rugby. This offers better utilisation of facilities, which helps to maintain the viability of both sports. Most important of all, it gives added value to the community"

Tim Watts, Chairman of the Pertemps Group, said "It's an exciting time for both clubs and it will enable them to reach their individual goals"

Nick Garnett, Head of Leisure at Solihull Council, said: "We believe this course of action will ensure a viable future for both clubs. We look forward to working closely with both of them to bring this plan to fruition."

5th November 2007
Solihull Moors have been drawn against Cambridge City in the 3rd Qualifying Round of the F.A. Trophy to be played on Saturday November 24th k.o. 3.00pm at Damson Park.

31st October 2007
Birmingham City Reserves next game at Damson Park will be against Fulham Reserves on Monday November 5th k.o. 7.00pm.

23rd October 2007
Gilbert Cummins was signed from Bedworth United last night and is likely to make his debut against Alfreton Town this evening,

The youth team game scheduled for next Monday against Atherstone has been postponed as the youth team will be playing on Wednesday October 31st in a county cup game against Goodrich.

18th October 2007
In the Second Round of the Birmingham Senior Cup we will be hosting Birmingham City on Tuesday November 13th k.o. 7.45pm. Admission prices will be £5 & £3.

16th October 2007
Coventry City have announced their team for tonight's game which consists of eight first team players. Ireland, David McNamee, Robert Page, Arjan de Zeeuw, Francis, Ellery Cairo, Hildreth, Michael Hughes, Julian Gray, Kevin Thornton, Kevin Kyle. Subs, Burgess, Robinson, Grandison, Ashraf, Cain. A reminder that admission prices are £5 & £3.

16th October 2007
We have been advised this morning that the admission prices for the away game at Rushden & Diamonds will be as follows
The away section is all seating
£12 adults
£9 concessions (OAPs and students)
£4 children.

15th October 2007
In the 4th Qualifying Round of the F.A. Cup we have been drawn away to Rushden & Diamonds, the game to be played on Saturday October 27th k.o. 3.00pm.

The match which was scheduled for October 27th away to Hyde has been rearranged to take place on Monday November 19th k.o. 7.45pm.

12th October 2007
Amar Boukhalfa, a 24 year old French Midfielder, has joined us from FC Echirolles in France following a trial with Kidderminster Harriers.

If we are successful in our Birmingham Senior Cup First Round Tie against Coventry City next Tuesday then a home game versus Birmingham City beckons in the Second Round.

Birmingham City Reserves next game at Damson Park is fixed for Monday October 22nd against Derby County Reserves k.o. 7.00pm.

10th October 2007
Next weeks youth team game at home to Telford has been moved from Monday October 15th to Wednesday October 17th.

8th October 2007
Tonight's youth team game has been postponed as opponents Stone Dominoes are participating in the Second Round of the F.A. Youth Cup this week

The admission prices for the Birmingham Senior Cup game against Coventry City on Tuesday October 16th have been reduced to £5 for adults and £3 for concessions.

4th October 2007
The kick off for the F.A. Cup tie against Kettering Town has been brought forward to one o'clock as the England v Estonia game at Wembley kicks off at 3.00pm.

2nd October 2007
To accomodate the play-offs at the end of the season, our final two games have been brought forward a few days. We will now travel to Blyth Spartans on Tuesday April 22nd and our final game against Hucknall Town will be played on Saturday April 26th at Damson Park.

1st October 2007
Solihull Moors have been drawn away to Kettering Town in the 3rd qualifying round of the F.A. Cup with the game to be played on Saturday October 13th k.o. 3.00pm

29th September 2007
Birmingham City's Reserve game against West Ham scheduled for Monday night at Damson Park has been moved to St Andrews at the request of Steve Bruce

Adam Fry has been released

21st September 2007
Nicky Eaden signed yesterday from Halesowen Town to bolster a defence which has suffered a number of injuries since the beginning of the season.

20th September 2007
The following dates have been agreed for Solihull Moors Youth Team games at Damson Park.
Wednesday September 26th v Lincoln k,o, 7.30pm
Monday October 8th v Stone Dominoes k.o. 7.45pm
Monday October 15th v Telford k.o. 7.45pm
Monday October 29th v Atherstone k.o. 7.45pm

Birmingham City Reserves have 2 games at Damson Park in October
Monday October 1st v West Ham k.o. 7.00pm
Monday October 22nd v Derby County k.o. 7.00pm

18th September 2007
Unfortunately last night Chris Duggan fractured his wrist in the game against Worcester City and was immediately taken to the local hospital. We wish him well and hopefully a speedy recovery.

17th September 2007
Solihull Moors have been drawn away to Eastern Counties League side Soham Town Rangers in the Second Qualifying Round of the F.A. Cup.

15th September 2007
Solihull Moors Youth Team will be at home to Nuneaton Borough next Monday, September 17th kick off 7.45pm. £2 Admission.

31st August 2007
Jozsef Jakab, our Hungarian Forward, finally received international clearance today to be considered for selection against Burscough tomorrow.

28th August 2007
Solihull Moors defender Andy Penny has joined Blue Square North rivals Hinckley United for his third spell at the club.

20th August 2007
Solihull Moors Youth Team will be playing Coleshill on Thursday 30th August at Damson Park kick off 7.45pm, £2 admission

Birmingham City Reserves game against Reading has been moved to Wednesday 29th August with a 7pm Kick Off also at Damson Park

19th August 2007
Solihull manager Bob Faulkner has signed two more players both of whom made their debuts on Saturday in the game against Harrogate.
Chris Duggan who was released by Coventry City and plays at right-back
Adam Fry who has signed from Kettering Town and plays in midfield

Solihull Moors Youth Team will be playing their first game away at Hednesford Town on 20th August

16th August 2007
Solihull Moors will play Coventry City in the First Round of the Birmingham Senior Cup at Damson Park on 16th October, 7.45pm Kick Off

10th August 2007
The new website has been launched although is still under development and currently is not compatible with Mozilla Firefox

If you have any comments for improvments to the website email: webmaster @ solihullmoorsfc (dot) com and I will consider your suggestions.

27th July 2007
On August 4th Solihull Moors will be playing Stoke City at Damson Park with a 3pm Kick Off

17th July 2007
The draw for the Setanta Shield (League Cup) has been made.

Solihull Moors will face AFC Telford United at their New Bucks Head Stadium in the First Round.
With the victors earning a home tie against Redditch United in the Second Round.

16th July 2007
Solihull Moors drew their first fixture against Conference side Burton Albion 3-3 in what proved to be an entertaining game for both sides. Goals came from Dale Anderson, Darren Middleton and a Kevin Poole own goal after a Danny Davidson shot hit the post an rebounded off the keepers head.

The special offer for cheaper season tickets has been extended until 6th August to coincide with the final pre-season friendly against Walsall; costing Adults £126.00 and Concessions £63.00. These are avaliable from the clubhouse at Damson Park

10th July 2007
The merger between Moor Green and Solihull Borough has been completed today (subject to FA approval) with the Chairman Trevor Stevens releasing this statement.

Moor Green and Solihull Borough have been 'friendly enemies' for over 50 years and both clubs can be proud to have represented the Solihull and Birmingham conurbation, providing a high standard of non league football to the area. Both clubs have a sterling past and can recall many famous feats and giant killing acts.

Recently 'The Moors' and 'The Borough' have encountered difficult times with "The Moorlands" (former home of Moor Green) victim of two arson attacks and Solihull Borough unable to generate sufficient funds from gate receipts to maintain a decent level of football.

A merger of the two clubs makes good business sense and ensures the future of the new club with both parties bringing football know how and a commercial background to the Board which is vital to the modern game.

We can look forward to an exciting season in the Blue Square North League and hopefully witness some exciting cup ties. Intersport have supplied a top quality playing kit and training equipment for out teams in addition to helping design a brand new logo.

The new season starts on 11th August and we can hardly wait to lock horns with Barrow at Damson Park.

Let the battle begin!!!

The kit colours have also been released as seen in the images below





The main sponsor of Solihull Moors has been announced as Apex Roofing and Cladding LTD



4th July 2007
All players from last years Moor Green squad have been retained apart from:

Danny Lewis who has moved to Redditch United
Phil Trainer who has moved to Oxford United
Richard Scott who has moved to Corby Town FC
Dave Bridgwater who has moved to Bromsgrove Rovers
Terry Fleming who has moved to an unknown club
Last seasons Solihull Borough squad have all moved on to other clubs

Current New Signings:

Timothy Gould from Boldmere St Michaels
Lee Downing from West Bromwich Albion

Re-Signed Players:

Dale Anderson, Phil Midworth, Lee Ayres, lee Collins, Junior English, Danny Davidson, Guy Sanders, Andy Penny, Peter Faulds, Jason Moore, Carl Mottram, Darren Middleton, Richard Follett, Dave Morrison.

3rd July 2007
Fixtures for the 2007/2008 Blue Square North Season can be found via the link on the front page or via the link bellow.

2007/2008 FIXTURES

6th June 2007

Solihull Moors FC Pre-Season Fixtures

Date	Opponent	H/A	Kick Off Time
Jul 13	Burton Albion	H	7.30pm K.O.
Jul 18	Birmingham City XI	H	7.30pm K.O.
Jul 21	Bromsgrove Rovers	A	3.00pm K.O.
Jul 24	Chasetown	A	7.45pm K.O.
Jul 28	Brackley Town	A	3.00pm K.O.
Aug 6	Walsall	H	7.30pm K.O.
Aug 11	Start of Blue Square North Campaign

5th June 2007
Exactly 8 years to the day after taking over Damson Park, Solihull Borough will merge with Moor Green to become Solihull Moors on June 1st. The ground will remain in the ownership of Solihull Borough with the new club taking out a long lease which has been approved by both Leagues and the F.A. The Borough will resign from the Southern League and the new club will take the place of Moor Green in the Conference North. The new Board will consist of ten Directors, Trevor Stevens as Chairman, Nigel Collins as Vice Chairman, Football Director will be Joe Murphy assisted by Nigel Collins and Ray Bird, Finance will be headed up by John France aided by Jeff Hood and Graham Davison, the Commercial and Marketing Director will be Chris Hooper who will have Ian Childs, John Bassford and Graham Davison as his team. The Manager of Solihull Moors will be Bob Faulkner who has yet to agree the make up of the remainder of his management team.

Due to personal issues the completion of the amalgamation of Solihull Borough and Moor Green did not take place on the 1st June, the agreement will be completed as soon as possible.
The new club colours and badge will also be announced on the same day.

• The Board of Solihull Moors FC have announced Admission and Season Ticket Prices for season 2007/08
• Adult admission will be £9.00, Concessions will be £4.00
• Season Tickets will be charged as follows, Adults £162.00 Concession £72.00
• To reward our loyal supporters it was agreed that a special offer will apply for season tickets purchased before 14th July 2007
• Adults £126.00, Concessions £63.00
• Season Tickets avaliable to purchase from the Clubhouse at Damson Park
• Children under 16 free if accompanied by a paying adult.