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improvements, Ron Holpin on the prac cal side, Tony Hennessy on the
financial side and Dave Kemp for plumbing.
The Reserves reformed in Division 7 whilst under the manager Jack Parr the
first team moved through the Divisions reaching Division 1 for the 1987-88
season. Two managers, Ron Holpin and Mike Lee led the Reserves to
promo on and a Cup Final in three consecu ve seasons between 1985 and
1987. In 1987-88 saw the forma on of the third team joining Division 7 and
at the same me Streamside Juniors were adopted as Tytherington Rocks
Juniors. A floodlight training pitch, the result of hard voluntary work was
opened by Ted Pi , Ted Oakey and Ambrose Johnson. With Brian Lansdown
as manager from 1988-89 Rocks entered Premier Division 2 and by 1993
arrived in Premier Division 1. Ground improvements con nued with team
dugouts and perimeter fencing.
As Champions of the Bristol & Suburban Premier League In 1996-97, it was
shock and disappointment when their Gloucestershire County League
applica on was rejected. Undaunted, a en on then turned to the
clubhouse, a new bar, separate changing facili es, referee accommoda on
for both sexes and a spectator stand all raised the profile of the club and in
1997-98 this me the County League applica on was successful. With
financial help from Nuclear Electric, Mother India Restaurant and Karly Kars
the club had achieved County League Status. Stand seats arrived thanks to
ex-player Keith Cameron’s generosity.
Under manager Shaun Honour the team survived a difficult first season but
during the next four years enjoyed top half finishes and were GFA Challenge
Trophy Finalists, League Cup Finalists and in 2003-04 were County League
Runners-up. Managers Mickey Jefferies and Andy Mathias had prepared
Tytherington for Hellenic League football. Hellenic League status Division 1
(West) arrived in 2004-05 and a 4th place finish in the first season. A new
management team of Jamie Burton and Barry Granger achieved top half
places in the next 3 seasons, 3rd place the best ever in 2007. The reserves
also moved up to Div 1 in the Bristol Suburban League under Andy Jarvis.
Season 2008/09 was the first season with Barry Granger as Manager and
Assistant Paul Staddon, the team established themselves in the top half of
the League all season, finally finishing in ninth posi on. The Reserves under
Andy Jarvis challenged for a promo on place all season finally finishing