THERE are many unsung heroes at Worcester City who all play a key role in the running of the club.

Without their help, which many give for nothing, we would not even be in a position to put a team out on the pitch.

When things are going well, as they are at the moment, it is only right that we reflect on their roles in that success.

There are a lot of people involved, starting with my assistant manager Matt Gardiner, who works alongside me and also scouts matches.

Then we have the two physiotherapists Steve Ball and Martin Obrey, who look after the players in their rehabilitation, and chiropodist Pete O’Connell.

Our kitman Kevin Gardiner is another and, with the greatest of respect, is possibly someone we take for granted.

He collects the dirty kit after training and matches and it’s all cleaned and ready on the pegs in the dressing room for the next time.

Kevin also loads and unloads the coach at away games, which is no mean feat and is something that can’t be underestimated.

He virtually walks to away games as he hardly ever sits down on the bus, he is always getting drinks and food for players and making sure they are alright. He ought to be the fittest bloke at the club!

Martin Clark ensures our boots are clean from game to game and the two groundsmen, Paul Humphries and Tom Allcutt, also work hard preparing the pitch and tending to it after training and matches.

They are all important factors and I am grateful for their help because without them we can’t operate.

Away from the playing side, there are also a whole host of people involved in the day-to-day running of the club and on match days.

We have the office staff, stewards, turnstile operators and the people who prepare food for the players and visiting officials, while my wife Vicky deals with tickets and hosts in the boardroom.

There is such a list and they are all an integral part. It’s not just about a team playing well, it’s about a football club uniting and they are vital in that success.

The club are clearly going to face some challenges in the next two to three years. All of those people who help really need to be joined by the rest who care for Worcester City and unite in a way that we can keep the club going.

It’s not all doom and gloom and anybody who has time to spare is welcome to come and link up with us because we need as much help as we possibly can.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Trevor Griffiths and his fellow vice-presidents as they helped us out with the funding for the Blyth Spartans trip earlier this month.

We are extremely grateful for that, it enabled us to stay overnight and I feel that was crucial in us winning the game.