Contact Us
Jamie Ritchie
Chairman
Jamie is a local business man and has sons in both of our teams & also helps run the U11s.
His sole focus is supporting access to facilities, providing opportunities for all and resolving any problems we have quickly, be it securing maintenance equipment to using his connections to further our kids social awareness.
Jamie's business is our main kit sponsor and his generosity has mean we have been able to offer quality facilities and equipment to children who once didn't have either!
jamie.ritchie@hotmail.co.uk (07815 809744)
Matt Hogsden
Secretary
Matt moved to the area from Daventry having previously managed and ran a club there. He started out by forming our now U11s.
His experience in doing so has led us to our current position, an affiliated club with our own facilities, equipment, possibilities, and drive to create this special club and AFC Olympian's family.
His passion is infectious and without him, AFC Olympians would never have been a thing.
matthewhogsden@outlook.com
(07359 649345)
Emma Shimwell
Treasurer
Emma works for our emergency services. Previous to that she worked for Lloyds bank as a Business Manager.
Emma is the mum of one of our players and the wife of our Welfare Officer.
We are very lucky to have her expertise in banking and credibility in dealing with our clubs finances.
ebu_1@msn.com (07850 651858)
Andy Shimwell
Welfare Officer
Andy works for our emergency services and his son plays for our Saturday side which he helps coach.
He's had 22 years responding to emergencies, looking after the wellbeing of the public and victims of incidents.
His background is coaching and he also runs a rugby team for our local rugby club. Please seek Andy out at training and games if you are concerned about behaviours.
andrewshimwell@gmail.com (07392 060925)
Joe Johnstone
Committee
Joe is a plumber by trade who works on large projects around the country.
His son plays in both of our Saturday and Sunday teams which he helps coach. He's got High level playing experience and uses the game intelligence he has gathered to help the team think their way through matches, helping them make the right decisions in support as well as when on the ball.
He's our cherry on top of the ground work the players put in and it shows in moments of clarity on pitch.
joe.johnston@williambailey.co.uk (07968 851921)
Nigel Slater
Committee
Nigel is a local business owner and sponsor of our training kit.
Nigel is always on hand to help with our commitments to the team and the community, helping prepare facilities, support players and add the objective opinion in meetings and team building.
His son plays for both of our current Saturday and Sunday U11 teams.
nigal.slater@sky.com (07368 541805)