As supporters of The Colemen, we’ve always known that football is about more than just the ninety minutes on the pitch. It’s about the people who wear the shirt, the staff who guide them, and the community that rallies behind them. This week, we find ourselves reflecting on both goodbyes and fresh starts.
In a pulsating Boxing Day clash between two playoff hopefuls, Coleshill Town delivered a statement performance to see off Lichfield City 2–0 on the road. With both sides sitting neck-and-neck in the Midland Football League Premier Division table—Lichfield one place above in fifth—the stakes couldn’t have been higher.
Coleshill Town battled to a deserved 1-1 draw against promotion hopefuls Anstey Nomads, continuing their impressive record of taking points off the league’s top sides. With seven points collected from fixtures against three of the teams at or near the summit, The Colemen have shown they can compete with the very best.
Coleshill Town bounced back from recent cancellations with a commanding 5–1 win over Coton Green. Ben Usher-Shipway struck twice early on, Bassit Mandes and Harry Sweeney added first-half goals, before Gio Dainty sealed the victory with a stunning top-corner strike. The Colemen looked sharp and confident, making the most of the unexpected fixture.