Redditch Arrows

Redditch Arrows
Established 1986
Based in Redditch/Birmingham
Home stadium Kings Norton Rugby Club
Division titles 9 (2004, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1995, 1993, 1990, 1989, 1987)
Current uniform

The Redditch Arrows were an American Football team based initially in Redditch and later in Birmingham, United Kingdom. They were formed in 1986[1] and disbanded in 2009.

History

The Arrows were established in early 1986. During the late 1980s, they played in three different leagues; the UKAFL, the Budweiser League and then BNGL, during which they made the playoffs twice. In 1989, after a playoff run, they reached the BNGL Premier Division Bowl Game, where they lost to the Kingston Thames Pirates, who were in their debut season, 66-8.[2] During this time, they played their home games at the Abbey Stadium in Redditch.

After a down period, punctuated by being unable to compete in 1992 due to a player shortage, they reached the BAFL Division 3 final, where they lost to the Winchester Rifles. After again making the playoffs in 2000, they were promoted to Division One.

Finished with a creditable 3-5-0 record in 2001. Had a poor 2002 season finishing with a 0-9-1 record which resulted in them returning to Division Two in 2003, where they finished with a 4-6-0 record. Had a stunning regular season in 2004 finishing 9-0-1, but fell at the first hurdle in the playoffs in a thriller to Sussex Thunder 23-22. In the 2000s, the Arrows played their home games at Kings Norton RFC.[3]

Notable Former Players

All players listed below appeared for the Redditch Arrows during their career.[4] [5] [6]

  • QB Dave Stanton United Kingdom
  • RB Charles Humphrey United Kingdom
  • RB Dave Mills United Kingdom
  • WR Mark Cohen United Kingdom
  • OL/DE Matt Sheldon United Kingdom
  • DB Mark Williams United Kingdom
  • OL Gary Matthews United Kingdom
  • OL David Robinson United Kingdom
  • FL Darren Biddle United Kingdom. FS Karl Watkins🇬🇧

Notable Former Coaches

Season by Season record

Year Division Record
2008 BAFL Division One Northern Conference 7–2–1*
2007 BAFL Division One Northern Conference 8–2–0*
2006 BAFL Division Two Central Conference 10–0–0*
2005 BAFL Division Two South Western Conference 4–6–0
2004 BSL Division Two South Western Conference 9–0–1*
2003 BSL Division Two South Western Conference 4–6–0
2002 BSL Division One Northern Conference 0–9–1
2001 BSL Division One Northern Conference 3–5–0
2000 BSL Division Two Northern Conference 7–1–0*
1999 BSL Division One Northern Conference 4–6–0*
1998 BSL Division Two North West Conference 8–2–0*
1997 BSL Division One South West & Midlands Conference 2–8–0
1996 BSL Division Three Midlands Conference 10–0–0*
1995 BAFA Division Three North West Conference 7–1–0*
1994 BAFA Division Three Northern Conference 6–3–1*
1993 BNGL First Division West Midlands Conference 9–1–0*
1992 NDMA Division Two Northern Conference 0–8–0
1991 NDMA Division Two Northern Conference 3-6-1
1990 BNGL National Division Midlands Conference 9–0–1*
1989 BNGL Premier Division Northern C Conference 7–2–1*
1988 Budweiser League Division One Central Conference 3–7–0
1987 UKAFL Central A Conference 9–1–0*
* qualified for playoffs

Notes

  1. ↑ Britball Now - Redditch Arrows
  2. ↑ Britball Now Kingston Thames Pirates
  3. ↑ Britball Now Redditch Arrows
  4. ↑ "Senior Team Staff Complete As Coach Hill Appoints More Britball Legends". Archived from the original on 2015-05-18. Retrieved 2015-05-07.
  5. ↑ Britball Now Redditch Arrows
  6. ↑ Britball Now Mark Cohen Interview
  7. ↑ "Bulls appoint Coach Ian Hill". Archived from the original on 2015-04-18. Retrieved 2015-05-07.
  8. ↑ Redditch Arrows back in training
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