James Richards commits to Silver Street for the 2026/27 season, providing another major boost to Willand Rovers Football Club ahead of the new campaign.

James Richards returns to Silver Street for the 2026/27 season after an outstanding second spell with Willand Rovers Football Club.

Richards joined the club on the registration deadline after spending a year away from the game and made an immediate impression in a Willand shirt. Despite his limited time with the squad, he featured six times and quickly demonstrated his quality and versatility, earning a Man of the Match award along the way.

Used at full-back, centre-back, and in central midfield, Richards brought leadership, composure, and a fierce competitive edge to the side. His ability to perform at a high level in a variety of positions made him an invaluable asset during the closing stages of the season.

A highly respected figure in non-league football, Richards is a former captain of both Tiverton Town Football Club and Bideford Association Football Club, and has also represented Exmouth Town Football Club.

First Team Manager Ben Watson said:

“I am extremely happy Rico has decided to sign. When he came in last season after a year out of football, he was absolutely outstanding.

He is from the old school and takes no prisoners. He is a player who wants to win at all costs and has experience of winning trophies at higher levels.

With his pedigree and quality, this is a real coup for the club.”

Richards’ commitment adds proven leadership, experience, and versatility to the squad as preparations continue for the 2026/27 Southern Football League season.

Willand Rovers are pleased to announce that the 2025/26 Supporters Player of the Season, Josh Ford, has commited to the Rovers ahead of the 26/27 Season.

Josh Ford returns to Silver Street for the 2026/27 season after an outstanding second spell with Willand Rovers Football Club.

Ford rejoined the club in December and quickly re-established himself as a commanding presence at the heart of the defence. His dominant performances, leadership, and consistency at the back played a key role during the second half of the campaign, earning him the club’s Supporters’ Player of the Season award.

|    “He is a man mountain, an exceptional defender, and a brilliant person.” – Ben Watson    |

Club media caught up with Ben Watson, as we welcomed the second member of the 26/27 squad back to Silver Street, and this is what he had to say: “Delighted Fordy is staying. He is a man mountain, an exceptional defender, and a brilliant person. His experience and winning mentality breeds throughout the team, and he will get the best out of everyone around him. He understands and appreciates our club ethos and will give everything for the badge, which was recognised by winning Supporters’ Player of the Season.”

Having begun his career with Queens Park Rangers Football Club, Ford has built an impressive non-league résumé. He has featured for Melksham Town Football Club, Bristol Manor Farm Football Club, Paulton Rovers Football Club, Frome Town Football Club, Larkhall Athletic Football Club, and Yate Town Football Club, where he captained the side to promotion to the Southern Football League Premier Division South in 2019.

Ford’s commitment is another major boost as preparations continue for the 2026/27 campaign, with one of Silver Street’s most influential performers set to play a key role once again.

Back the return of Josh Ford to Silver Street by becoming his official player sponsor for the 2026/27 season. Player sponsorship is a fantastic opportunity for businesses and supporters alike to associate themselves with Ford throughout the campaign and play a direct role in supporting the club. To sponsor Josh Ford, or to find out more about the benefits of player sponsorship, please contact our Commercial Team at willandroversfc@outlook.com

Welcome back Fordy 👏

Willand Rovers are pleased to announce that midfielder Lewis Morgan, is the first player to commit to the Rovers ahead of the 26/27 Season.

Ben Watson has been quick to get his planning for the 26/27 season underway as fans favourite Lewis Morgan will return to Silver Street!

Morgan signed following Ben Watson’s appointment as manager of Willand Rovers and made an immediate impact at Silver Street. Morgan’s impact within the squad was rich with his desire to continue his development for the upcoming Southern League campaign imperative.

|    “He’s a born Leader and Winner.” – Ben Watson    |

Club media caught up with Ben Watson, as we welcomed the first member of the 26/27 squad back to Silver Street, and this is what he had to say: “Lewis is integral to what we are building at Willand Rovers FC. All rovers fans saw in a short space of time the Outstanding player he is and there’s so much more to come. Most importantly it’s the person he is, Ambitious, Professional and is a born Leader and Winner.”

Lewis Morgan brings significant experience at Step 3 and Step 4, and has so far enjoyed an impressive career in non-league football, featuring in both the National League South and the Southern Premier League. Following a standout introduction to life at Silver Street, Morgan’s return is a major boost for the squad as preparations continue for the 2026/27 Southern Football League campaign.

Back the return of Lewis Morgan to Silver Street by becoming his official player sponsor for the 2026/27 season. Player sponsorship is a fantastic opportunity for businesses and supporters alike to associate themselves with Lewis throughout the campaign and play a direct role in supporting the club. To sponsor Lewis Morgan, or to find out more about the benefits of player sponsorship, please contact our Commercial Team at willandroversfc@outlook.com

Welcome back Lewis 👏