Romulus F.C.

Romulus Football Club is a semi professional football club based in Castle Vale, Birmingham, England. They play in the Midland Football League Premier Division.

Romulus
Full nameRomulus Football Club
Nickname(s)The Roms
Founded1979
GroundCastle Vale Stadium, Farnborough Road, Castle Vale, Birmingham
Capacity2500
Coordinates52°33′24.15″N 1°49′07.17″W
ChairmanKeith Higham
ManagerSimon Lyons
LeagueMidland League Premier Division
2019–20Midland League Premier Division (season abandoned)
WebsiteClub website

History

Romulus Football Club was formed in 1979 by the current club President Roger Evans and Ken Powell. Initially the team played Sunday league football. After a number of successful years they stepped up to senior football in 1999, entering the Midland Football Combination. In 2003–04 they won this league and were promoted to the Midland Football Alliance. In 2006–07 they finished second in the Alliance and were promoted to the Southern League Division One Midlands,[1] In 2010 the club was switched to the Northern Premier League Division One South. In 2018 the club was relegated and placed into the Midland League Premier Division.

Ground

For many years Romulus shared a ground with Sutton Coldfield Town at Coles Lane. At the start of the 2018-19 season the club returned to their original base at Vale Stadium in the Castle Vale area of Birmingham. The stadium boasts a 3G pitch and an air conditioned clubhouse.

Management and coaching staff

As of 12 December 2019 [2]
Position Name
Manager Simon Lyons
Assistant Managers Gareth Palmer
First Team Coach
Goalkeeper Coach
Physio
Kit Manager Rob Weale

Records

  • Best league performance: Southern League Division One Midlands, 8th, 2009–10
  • Best FA Cup performance: 2nd Qualifying Round, 2006–07, 2008–09, 2018-19
  • Best FA Trophy performance: 2nd Qualifying Round, 2008–09
  • Best FA Vase performance: 3rd Round, 2006–07[1]

See also

  • Romulus F.C. players

References

  1. Romulus at the Football Club History Database
  2. "Romulus Club Officials". Romulus. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
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