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The Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Former EFL club release statement after ‘very strange' delay in filing accounts leaves fans fearing the worst
FORMER League Two club Aldershot Town have released a statement amid concerns over the filing of their accounts to Companies House. Aldershot, who finished 16th in the National League this season, are overdue for the publication of their accounts for the last financial year. 2 The late publication of their accounts has led to the company being issued a notice for compulsory strike-off. A strike-off notice, which removes a company from the official register, effectively means a company ceases to exist as a legal entity if followed through. Aldershot are able to object to the strike-off and try and explain their situation to Companies House before the action is carried out against the business. Aldershot fans have voiced their concern online around the emergence of a compulsory strike-off notice appearing on the club's Companies House page, prompting a response from the club itself. A statement issued on X by the club's official account read: "The Club is aware of recent comments on social media regarding the delay in filing our annual accounts with Companies House. "The Club want to reassure our supporters and stakeholders that there is no cause for concern. "The delay, whilst regrettable, is administrative and the result of a migration to a new accounting system. "The transition has taken longer and proved more challenging than anticipated, but our finance team is working closely with our auditors/accountants to finalise the accounts, which we expect to file within the next seven days." Fans are still concerned by the situation with one supporter labelling it as "very strange". While a second wrote: "For full transparency, I think all of us fans would like to see how the accounts are doing". And a third added: "Well that eases no one's mind…" Aldershot won their first piece of silverware in nearly 20 years this season as they lifted the FA Trophy thanks to a 3-0 victory over Spennymoor Town at Wembley. The Shots have been trying to make a return to the EFL since their relegation from League Two in 2013, but are resigned to a 13th consecutive National League season following their 16th placed finish this term. 2
ITV News
12-05-2025
- Sport
- ITV News
Aldershot Town to parade FA Trophy around town centre after Wembley final win
FA Trophy winners Aldershot Town will embark on an open-top bus tour around the town this evening. The parade, which will begin and end at the EBB Stadium, will give supporters and locals a chance to both celebrate with the squad, and see the silverware for themselves, up close and personal. The squad and players will tour around the town centre, before making its way down the high street and through the North Town region. It will start from 6:30pm, and supporters are encouraged to attend a trophy presentation after the parade at 7:30pm. It took the club nearly a century and two football clubs to reach Wembley again, as The Shots won 3-0 against Spennymoor Town of the National League North. The Hampshire side beat fierce local rivals Woking FC in the semi finals, to make it to Wembley Stadium, taking over 18,000 supporters in the process. Three second half goals from Jack Barham, Daniel Ellison and Josh Barrett saw the National League side run out the victors - in a season where their manager Tommy Widdrington was blighted with illness, suffering two strokes in November 2024. The club reformed in 1992, rising from the ashes of the original Aldershot FC.
The Sun
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Former Premier League star who was rushed to hospital after having two strokes wins triumphant Wembley final
FORMER Premier League star Tommy Widdrington celebrated triumph at Wembley as his Aldershot Town side beat Spennymoor 3-0 in the FA Trophy final. Widdrington, 53, said there was "not a prouder person in the stadium" after three second-half goals from Jack Barham, Dan Ellison and Josh Barrett saw them secure victory. 4 4 4 4 The ex-Southampton ace recovered from two strokes suffered at the end of last year to stand at the home of football and lift the Cup with the National League outfit, winning their first trophy since 2008. Widdrington told BBC Sport: "There is not a prouder person in this stadium, I'm very appreciative of the support I've had during my health problems and the people of Aldershot have been incredible. "To finish the year I had with this moment is great, this final is the best of the teams outside the top four divisions, it's no mean feat to win this. "I'm made up for the lads and Wembley is about winning, if you don't win it then it has to be the worst feeling in the world, the players have their names in the history books of the club, I'm delighted." Goalscorer Barrett added to the broadcaster that the team would "party hard" and reserved special praise to the manager and the fans. He called on the owners to back Widdrington with some money to make them "a League Two team in no time". The 26-year-old said: "It's crazy, I can't believe these scenes. "We didn't really execute the game plan in the first half but in the second half we dominated, that finish was one I knew was coming, I always try things and that's who I am. "The fans deserve this, give our manager some money and we will be a League Two team in no time, let's hope we can get back up that table next season. "I've loved every minutes of being here, the fans have accepted me and we're going to party tonight, party hard!" Aldershot finished 16th in the National League this season. Meanwhile, Whitstable Town came from behind to beat AFC Whyteleafe 2-1 in the FA Vase earlier on. It was the Southern Counties side's first ever time winning the trophy, with their previous best run in the competition being the fifth round in the 1996-97 season.
The Irish Sun
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Former Premier League star who was rushed to hospital after having two strokes wins triumphant Wembley final
FORMER Premier League star Tommy Widdrington celebrated triumph at Wembley as his Aldershot Town side beat Spennymoor 3-0 in the FA Trophy final. Widdrington, 53, said there was "not a prouder person in the stadium" after three second-half goals from Jack Barham, Dan Ellison and Josh Barrett saw them secure victory. 4 Aldershot Town FC lifted the FA Trophy for the first time in their history Credit: Getty 4 Former Southampton defender and Aldershot manager Tommy Widdrington suffered two strokes at the end of last year Credit: PA 4 Widdrington said there was 'no one in the stadium prouder' as he lifted the Cup with son, Theo Credit: Getty 4 Josh Barrett, one of three second-half goalscorers, said the team would 'party hard' Credit: Getty The ex-Southampton ace recovered from two strokes suffered at the end of last year to stand at the home of football and lift the Cup with the National League outfit, winning their first trophy since 2008. Widdrington told BBC Sport: "There is not a prouder person in this stadium, I'm very appreciative of the support I've had during my health problems and the people of Aldershot have been incredible. "To finish the year I had with this moment is great, this final is the best of the teams outside the top four divisions, it's no mean feat to win this. "I'm made up for the lads and Wembley is about winning, if you don't win it then it has to be the worst feeling in the world, the players have their names in the history books of the club, I'm delighted." READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Goalscorer Barrett added to the broadcaster that the team would "party hard" and reserved special praise to the manager and the fans. He called on the owners to back Widdrington with some money to make them "a League Two team in no time". The 26-year-old said: "It's crazy, I can't believe these scenes. "We didn't really execute the game plan in the first half but in the second half we dominated, that finish was one I knew was coming, I always try things and that's who I am. Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "The fans deserve this, give our manager some money and we will be a League Two team in no time, let's hope we can get back up that table next season. "I've loved every minutes of being here, the fans have accepted me and we're going to party tonight, party hard!" Diehard Crystal Palace fan with arm in sling goes viral after using his HEAD to clap FA Cup heroes at Wembley Aldershot finished 16th in the National League this season. Meanwhile, Whitstable Town came from behind to beat AFC Whyteleafe 2-1 in the FA Vase earlier on. It was the Southern Counties side's first ever time winning the trophy, with their previous best run in the competition being the fifth round in the 1996-97 season.
BBC News
11-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Aldershot beat Spennymoor to win FA Trophy
Aldershot Town scored three second-half goals as they beat Spennymoor Town 3-0 to win the FA Trophy at Wembley Stadium. Jack Barham opened the scoring early in the second half, bundling the ball home after a cross by James Henry from the right-hand 20 minutes remaining Tommy Widdrington's side doubled their lead, Dan Ellison glancing the ball into the net from a corner Barrett then wrapped up the game with a stunning strike on the volley from outside of the box. Over 18,000 Shots fans made the trip to London, packing out their allocation and making plenty of noise in their first-ever trip to the national stadium. More to follow. The Shots fans that made the trip to Wembley travelled in great numbers, and with over 18,000 tickets sold they packed out their allocated quarter of the the match their supporters were bouncing as the players made their way to the pitch, a sea of red and blue throwing balloons and streamers into the was Aldershot's Wembley debut, they beat Woking 2-1 to progress to the final while Spennymoor beat Rochdale on penalties, going to extra time after a 95th minute having less support, the Spennymoor supporters still made a decent noise as their side started the game, a big group of their fans were packed into a section behind the goal as well as further along the was the shots that had the first real chance of the game, a cross was whipped in from the right and in the direction of forward Jack Barham whose glancing header sailed just wide of the far 20 minutes Spennymoor had a brilliant chance to take the lead, Finley Shrimpton burst down the right-hand side and charged into the box, laying it off to Rob Ramshaw who played a weak attempt on goal right into the grasp of Marcus Shots then went up the other end and Josh Barrett forced a tremendous save out of Brad James as the keeper palmed away a dangerous curling effort. Early in the second half Aldershot found the breakthrough that they were looking for, Barrett produced a beautiful touch to send James Henry on his way, driving down the right-hand then played a cross across the box for Barham waiting at the back post, who helped the ball over the line before standing on the advertising boards in front of him, hands raised to the delighted Shots lead was then doubled with 20 minutes remaining, Barrett sent an in-swinging corner into the box and Ellison was there to nod it into the back of the the final moments Aldershot's Barrett gave himself and the Shots fans a moment to remember with a stunning strike on the the ball bounced he smashed it with his left foot, the effort sailing into the top-right hand corner of the the full time whistle blew the Aldershot players sprinted over to their fans, some twirling their shirts around their heads and others embracing.
