🔵 THE COLEMEN MARCH INTO THE PLAYOFFS

Coleshill Town, proudly backed by Electric Centre LTD, stepped into Pack Meadow knowing exactly what was at stake. Ninth in the table, just two points shy of the playoff spots, and hosting a Rugby Borough side six points behind in 14th—this was one of those tight Northern Premier League Midlands afternoons where a single result could send the table spinning.
And you could feel that tension from the first whistle.

⚔️ A First Half of Graft, Not Craft

Both sides clearly understood the importance of the occasion. The opening 45 wasn’t one for the purists—no real clear‑cut chances, no flowing football—but plenty of graft, pressing, and determination. Every second ball was contested, every challenge had a bit of edge, and neither team wanted to blink first.
It wasn’t pretty, but it was purposeful.

🔥 Second Half Spark & A Breakthrough Worth Waiting For

After the restart, Coleshill stepped up the tempo. Harry’s game plan—what he later called a “good, clear plan”—started to show. The press was sharper, the movement more confident, and the chances finally began to appear.

And then came the moment.

A Coleshill corner was whipped into a packed six‑yard box. Bodies everywhere, defenders scrambling, but George Cleet rose above the lot of them. His header back across goal fired beautifully into the top corner, leaving the Rugby defence rooted. A first goal for the club—and what a way to announce yourself.
Pack Meadow erupted. A proper centre‑half’s finish.

⚡ Could Have Been More

Coleshill pushed for a second, and the best chance came with virtually the last kick of the game.Theo Rowe, fed smartly by Man of the Match, Marvellous Onabirekhanlen in the midfield, burst down the wing and cut inside. His left‑footed strike looked destined for the bottom corner, but the Rugby keeper stood solid to deny him.

No matter. The whistle blew moments later.

Coleshill Town 1-0 Rugby Borough

Three massive points. And with other results falling kindly, The Colemen climbed into the playoff places.

🎙️ Harry’s Verdict

Despite the win, Harry wasn’t getting carried away.
He admitted he was “slightly disappointed we didn’t win four or five‑nil,” a sign of the standards he’s setting. But he also stressed the reality: tough fixtures ahead, clubs around us with bigger budgets, and no room for complacency.
Still—he knows we’re progressing. And so do the supporters.

📅 A Busy February Awaits

January has been relentless, and February won’t be any quieter. Postponed fixtures are being squeezed in alongside cup commitments, and Pack Meadow will be buzzing with four home games next month.

Coming up at home:

• Stafford Rangers – Walsall Senior Cup

• Rugby Town – Birmingham Senior Cup

• Rugby Town – League (7th February)

• Plus more league action as the month unfolds

Plenty of chances to see Harry’s side in action, plenty of chances to keep the pressure on those playoff spots, and plenty of chances to get behind your local club.

🔵 Final Word

This wasn’t just a win—it was a statement.

A gritty, determined, playoff‑pushing performance from a Coleshill side growing in confidence and identity.

The Colemen are on the march.

And Pack Meadow is the place to be.