30/10/2026
⚫️🟠AFC Mangotsfield Rocks First Team Announcement 🟠⚫️
AFC Mangotsfield Rocks can today confirm that First Team Manager Steve Farr has decided to step down from his role after almost four years in charge.
The committee would like to place on record its sincere appreciation and thanks to Steve for his hard work, dedication and commitment to Tytherington Rocks FC and, more recently, the newly formed AFC Mangotsfield Rocks First Team at Cossham Street.
During Farrey's time at the helm, the club enjoyed a number of significant milestones and memorable achievements. Under his leadership, TRFC reached the Gloucestershire FA Challenge Trophy Semi-Final, narrowly missing out on a place in the final after losing to Mangotsfield United.
He also guided the club to its first-ever FA Vase victory, defeating Keynsham Town, and last season led the team to the final stages of the Gloucestershire County League Cup, only for circumstances to require a replay of the semi-final, which the side frustratingly lost.
Beyond the results on the pitch, Steve played a key role in helping to bring together the merger between TRFC and AFC Mangotsfield Rocks.
The club has since gone from strength to strength and now proudly fields three senior teams competing in the Gloucestershire County League, Bristol Premier Combination League, and Bristol & District League respectively.
While Steve is stepping away from first-team management, we are delighted that he will remain involved with the club going forward, ensuring that his experience, passion and commitment continue to benefit AFC Mangotsfield Rocks.
At the same time, the committee is delighted to announce the appointment of Matt Sheedy as First Team Manager.
Matt has been working closely alongside Steve and assistant manager Ryan Bending in recent weeks and is already a familiar and respected figure within the club, having been involved with AFC Mangotsfield for many years. His appointment provides continuity, stability and an exciting opportunity to build on the strong foundations already in place.
Matt will take charge of the First Team for the first time tomorrow when AFC Mangotsfield Rocks travel to Chalford FC, with Ryan continuing in his role as assistant manager.
Match Details
đź“Ť Chalford FC, France Lynch, Stroud, GL6 8LZ
⏰ Kick-off: 2.00pm
Everyone at AFC Mangotsfield Rocks would like to thank Steve for his outstanding contribution as manager and wish Matt and Ryan every success as they lead the club into its next chapter.
We look forward to seeing our players, members and supporters get behind the team as an exciting new era begins.
