Cutting the average age of the playing squad has been a key factor in the St Albans City management team’s recruitment plan for the 2026-27 season, writes Jess Unwin. Talking to the St Albans Times, manager Gary McCann said he and director of football Harry Wheeler had targeted new signings between...
After failure to bounce back to the National League South at the first time of asking, St Albans City FC supporters will want to see their side mount a serious push for promotion in the new league campaign. The club finished 22 points short of the promotion play-off places in 2025-26...
St Albans Times sports editor Jess Unwin continues his St Albans City FC pre-season preview. Photos by Jim Standen. Alex Dyer says he doesn’t set himself personal targets anymore – instead, his focus is on making a contribution to the team’s goals. The 36-year-old veteran midfielder, who was one of the standout...
St Albans Times sports editor Jess Unwin presents unrivalled coverage of the build-up to the new season for the Saints in this week's edition - kicking off with his interview with the manager. Saints boss Gary McCann has stated a top three final placing in the Isthmian League Premier Division table...
After taking the sting out of the Hornets and then getting a creditable away draw in an eight-goal thriller against Real Bedford, it’s the spicy challenge of local rivals Hemel Hempstead up next for St Albans City, writes Jess Unwin. The derby match with the Tudors this coming Saturday at Clarence...
A 68-year-old Redbourn golfer has surprised herself by winning not only the 2026 England Deaf Golf Senior Women's Championship but also the 2026 Women's Scratch Championship too. Karen Ellam, who previously had a golf handicap of five but now plays off 10, was unaware of England deaf golf and its nationwide...
Thirty-five-year-old journeyman striker Inih Effiong is the ninth confirmed addition to the Saints squad for the upcoming new season. Effiong returns to Clarence Park after starting his career with St Albans City at the tender age 17 when the then manager Steve Castle gave him his first chance. After scoring 15 goals in...
Saints fans will get a chance to see their new-look City team, featuring a number of new signings, at the club's first pre-season friendly this Saturday, writes Jess Unwin. City travel away to take on Hanworth Villa in Hounslow, west London and the squad is likely to include the very latest...
Paul Davis Fencing Academy has again been recognised on the national stage after being named British Fencing Club of the Year at the 2024–25 British Fencing Community Awards. The award marks the fourth time the Academy has received the prestigious title, including three consecutive years which is a remarkable achievement among...
Great Britain's most successful male Winter Olympian of all time, Matt Weston, returned to Oaklands College this week to celebrate student success and inspire the next generation of athletes. The historic homecoming saw Matt receive a hero's welcome as he arrived at the college's Smallford campus in a vintage Beauford Open...
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