The Redditch Arrows were an American Football team based initially in Redditch and later in

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. They were formed in 1986 and disbanded in 2009.

History

The Arrows were established in early 1986. During the late 1980s, they played in three different leagues; the UKAFL, the Budweiser League and then BNGL, during which they made the playoffs twice. In 1989, after a playoff run, they reached the BNGL Premier Division Bowl Game, where they lost to the Kingston Thames Pirates, who were in their debut season, 66-8. During this time, they played their home games at the Abbey Stadium in Redditch. After a down period, punctuated by being unable to compete in 1992 due to a player shortage, they reached the

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Division 3 final, where they lost to the

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. After again making the playoffs in 2000, they were promoted to Division One. Finished with a creditable 3-5-0 record in 2001. Had a poor 2002 season finishing with a 0-9-1 record which resulted in them returning to Division Two in 2003, where they finished with a 4-6-0 record. Had a stunning regular season in 2004 finishing 9-0-1, but fell at the first hurdle in the playoffs in a thriller to Sussex Thunder 23-22. In the 2000s, the Arrows played their home games at

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Notable former players

All players listed below appeared for the Redditch Arrows during their career. * QB Dave Stanton * RB Anthony Perkins * RB Charles Humphrey * RB Dave Mills * WR Mark Cohen * OL/DE Matt Sheldon * DB Mark Williams * OL Gary Matthews * OL David Robinson * FL Darren Biddle . *FS Karl Watkins🇬🇧 *WR Pete Morgan 🇬🇧 *LB Rich “Elmo” Wilby 🇬🇧

Notable Former Coaches

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Season by Season record

Notes

External links

Redditch Arrows website (No Longer Updated)
{{British American Football BAFA National League teams Sport in Birmingham, West Midlands 1986 establishments in England American football teams established in 1986 American football teams in England