Match Preview | Anstey Nomads (H)
Paul Holleran’s first match as manager sees the Yeltz host Anstey Nomads with both sides locked on the same points
Head to Head
This will be the first meeting between the two sides for 48 years, and first at The Grove for almost half a century. The home game saw us win 3-1 in the FA Vase back in 1977.
The last meeting in December 1978, also came in the Vase, but in Leicestershire. The game ended in a 7-0 defeat for Alan Webb’s Yeltz. A match where legendary manager Paddy Page featured in the starting lineup. Anyone old enough to have attended this match?
Paul Holleran’s Thoughts
“It’s been a really good seven days. The Saturday’s away from home were both performances in unusual conditions which we managed well. The wind and rain at Evesham and early kick-off at Stamford. Then you add in the game here at Leamington, where we were forced to show a different character. It was poor game management to go two down, but the goal back before half-time, and equaliser early in the second half proved we had the resilience to get the winner, which we did. We need to use those three performances as a platform to push on further, and keep improving on the little bits to elevate that.
“Having to manage the squad through the nine games in October was difficult. Now, we are starting to get back the full squad, and we need it for another busy month in November. Callum Ebanks is back in training, and made his first appearance since August last weekend. Lewis Ison has had a scan and injections due to his injury, but is also back in training too.
“Tomorrow, we play Anstey, and we welcome everyone connected with the club to The Grove. They are a side who have enjoyed some fabulous years, no more so than last season’s promotion. They’ve started life well at step 3, and their results recently certainly don’t reflect the performance they have shown. They’ve had some very good results this season, drawing at Alvechurch & Needham, and beating Rushall & Bromsgrove amongst others.
“We look forward to seeing all the fans tomorrow afternoon for what promises to be another huge crowd. The atmosphere for a Tuesday night against Leamington was amazing. We need to give you something to cheer for, and want to do that by continuing with the winning run, and enjoying the ride of the next few weeks and months.”
Opposition Overview
Manager (s)
Conrad Logan
The 40 year old became manager of Anstey in October 2025, having retired as a player that same month. His first job in management has been a very successful one, winning promotion and manager of the year at step 4 last season, and leading them to a current league position of 9th.
Goalkeepers
Brad Clarkson
The 23 year old signed in the summer. The shotstopper has previously played at step 4 for Chasetown and step 5 for Romulus. He has started nine times in goal this season for the Nomads, but hasn’t featured since Harley Price was brought in on loan.
Harley Price
The 20 year old joined in September on loan from Championship side Derby County. The young keeper spent time at Worcester City on loan last season, making 20 league appearances, before ending the season with one National League North appearance for Peterborough Sports on loan. He has started all five league games since arriving at Anstey, and conceded jus eight goals.
Defenders
Jordan Annable
The 23 year old signed in the summer of 2021 from step 5 side AFC Mansfield. The centre half who made 250 appearances for the Nomads in September, also featured for Mansfield Town’s academy. He has made nine league appearances this season, eight of which in the XI, but he hasn’t featured since early October due to injury.
Lewis Gibbens
The 25 year old signed in the summer of 2022 from then step 4 side Worksop Town. The centre half who also featured for Mansfield’s academy, also featured in the NL North for Boston United earlier in his career.
Elliot Hartmann
The 20 year old joined earlier last month on loan from Mansfield. The young fullback spent time on loan at step 4 Long Eaton United last season. He has started all five games since arriving at the Nomads.
Jesse Omoregbee
The 19 year old signed last month from step 4 side Hallam. The young defender has made two league appearances, both starts, since joining the Nomads.
Tristan Thomas
The 25 year old signed in the summer of 2025. The left back, previously of the Leicester City academy, has made 10 league appearances this season for Anstey, three of which in the XI.
Oscar Tonge
The 22 year old signed in the summer of 2024 from step 4 Coleshill Town. The former Peterborough United academy defender, who can also play further up field, featured on loan for us in the 2022/23 season. In his first season at step 3, he has scored three goals and featured in all 14 of Anstey’s league games, all but one of which in the XI.
Darien Wauchope
The 21 year old signed in the summer from Mansfield. The defender spent time at Northern Irish side Cliftonville and at step 3 with Rushall Olympic last season on loan. He has scored twice and featured in all but one of the Nomads league games, eight of which in the XI.
Midfielders
Henry Bestwick
The 25 year old signed in the summer of 2019 from Long Eaton. The midfielder is the only Nomads player who has started all 14 league matches this season.
Jonty Bouch
The 21 year old signed in the summer from step 4 Loughborough Students. The midfielder also spent time in the Nottingham Forest academy. He has made 13 league appearances this season for the Nomads, seven of which in the XI.
Callum Feeney
The midfielder has made two league appearances this season, both of which off the bench.
Rubyn Gill
The 26 year old signed in October 2025 after a spell in the US. Formerly of the Leicester & Solihull Moors academy, he has made 10 league appearances this season for the Nomads, four of which in the XI.
Tobias Liversidge
The 24 year old signed in the summer of 2025 from Stamford. The former Lincoln City academy midfielder scored five goals in 40 league games in his last season at step 3. He has scored five goals already this season for the Nomads, and featured in all 14 league matches, all but one of which in the XI.
Ethan Smith
The midfielder has made seven league appearances this season for the Nomads, all of which off the bench.
Forwards
Kevin Bastos
The 26 year old signed in September from Stratford Town. The striker/winger scored 11 goals in 39 regular league games at step 4 for Belper Town last season, before scoring twice in their two play-off matches. He started this campaign with five league matches with the Bards. Since arriving at Anstey, he has scored twice and made seven league appearances, five of which in the XI
Tendai Chitiza
The 31 year old signed in the summer of 2025 from Stamford. The forward who has previously played in Serbia, scored three times in 40 league games in his last season at step 3. He has scored once from the penalty spot this season, and made 10 league appearances, all of which starts.
Corey Grantham
The 29 year old signed in the summer of 2025 from Quorn. The forward has scored three times this season, and has made 12 league appearances, five of which in the XI.
Harvey Kirby-Moore
The 21 year old signed in the summer from fellow step 3 side Ilkeston Town. The former Shrewsbury Town academy striker scored 11 league goals last season. He has scored four times this season for the Nomads, and featured in all 14 league games, 11 of which in the XI.
David Nugent
The 41 year old signed in October 2025 as part of the coaching team. The FA Cup winner and legendary striker with 415 Championship appearances and 121 goals, has featured on the bench once this season, but hasn’t made a league appearance.
Fletcher Poole
The 19 year old signed last month from Plymouth Argyle. The former Derby County academy forward spent time on loan at step 4 side Tiverton last season. He has made one league appearance off the bench this season for the Nomads.
Alfie Smith
The forward has made six league appearances this season for the Nomads, all of which off the bench.
Martyn Waghorn
The 36 year old signed in the summer. The legendary Championship striker with 78 goals in over 350 appearances in the second tier of English football, has made two league appearances for Anstey this season, both of which in the XI. He also works in the coaching team.
Played for Both Clubs
Anstey: Oscar Tonge
Tickets
Admission into the game can be purchased on the gate for the following prices:
🎟️ £14 Adults, £11 Concessions, £7 13-17 yrs, £4 U12’s
Tickets are also available in advance online ⤵️