Romans look set to go west

TRIPS to county neighbours Knowle, Central Ajax and Earlswood Town look set to be replaced with treks to Herefordshire and the Welsh borders for Alcester Town after the club applied to switch leagues.

After four consecutive top ten finishes in Division Two of the Midland Football League, the Romans have now targeted a place in the Herefordshire League and the move should be confirmed when the league holds its annual meeting later this month.

Promotion to step six of the non-league pyramid has proved elusive for the Stratford Road side, their fourth place this season saw them 20 points adrift of champions Redditch Borough. And promotion is key as it unlocks FA funding to help with floodlights and ground improvements.