Whos Who

Richard Tims - Chairman

'Chairman Rich' has masterminded a turnaround in the club’s fortunes since taking over in 1999. At that point Sheffield FC were playing in front of one man and a dog at the cavernous Don Valley stadium, with no fans, no cash and not much hope of making it to the 150th anniversary in 2007.

But a combination of passion for the club the shrewd business sense has seen the fortunes of the world’s oldest club transformed. The club now has a ground to call home – the Bright Finance stadium in Dronfield – a loyal fan base and an ever increasing army of worldwide members.

"We’ve come a long way but there’s still a long way to go," Chairman told the SFC site. "We’ve got big plans for this club for the 150th anniversary in 2007 and beyond."

Dave McCarthy - Operations Director / Director of Football

Following a successful 15 seasons in football management and 9 seasons with Sheffield FC Dave has stepped up to the role of Operations Director and Director of Football in May 08

Dave joined Sheffield FC as Joint Manager with John Pearson. He took over the reins as sole manager half-way through the 2000/01 season winning the League Cup at the end of that season. Dave previously managed Parkgate, Hallam, Maltby Main and Alfreton Town in the Unibond League, after his playing career was cut short through injury aged 27.

Dave Played for Crewe Alexandra, Worksop Town, Ilkeston Town, Alfreton Town and Hallam FC and spent seasons playing overseas in the National Leagues of New Zealand (Nelson Utd), Australia (Athena) and Finland (Jomala IK).

He has led the club to five trophies and promotion to the Unibond League since taking sole charge of the club in 2000 and also the play off final in the season of 07/08

Lee Walshaw - Community and Schools Manager

Following a successful 7 seasons with Sheffield FC as Assistant Manager Lee has taken on the role of Community and Schools Manager with the club

Lee is assistant to team manager Dave McCarthy. Previously part of management team at Arnold Town. As a teenager played 15 games as a professional for Sheffield United in the Football League, scoring once, the winner against Leeds Utd at Bramall Lane.

Also played for Worksop Town and captained Alfreton Town and Arnold

Chris Dolby – First Team Player/Manager

Chris is in his first season as Manager off Sheffield FC following a two year spell as a player. Chris has previously played as a professional for Bradford City and Rotherham United and in non league football for Denaby United, Alfreton Town, Belper Town and Stocksbridge Park Steels.

Gavin Smith – Player Assistant Manager

Gav joins Chris Dolby as Assistant for season 2008/09 having been at Sheffield FC for two and a half years as a successful right back. Previously played as a pro for 4 years at Sheffield Wednesday before a non league career that took him to Worksop Town and Buxton.

Bill Towning - Secretary Under-19s team

Bill organises the administration side of Sheffield FC's under-19s team. He joined the club in 2001 to develop further his knowledge of running a football club. Bill also plays in goal for “Dad's Army” in one of the Sheffield & Hallamshire FA Soccer Scene 6 leagues.

Phil Wymer, Under-19s team manager

Dave Morris, Under-19s assistant manager

Dave is one of local football's characters, with a wealth of playing and coaching experience locally and overseas. He still plays cricket for Treeton in the South Yorkshire League.

Lecient 'Eddie' Edwards - Disability Squad Manager

Popular with everyone amongst the Club Ed is a key figure at Sheffield FC . His enthusiasm is infectious and the club look forward to continuing the early success achieved by the disability squad.

Helen Mitchell - Sheffield FC Ladies Manager

Helen plays a pivotal role organising the Sheffield FC Ladies squad and is well respected by all at Sheffield FC. She joined Norton Ladies from Chesterfield LFC in 2001 as a player, but when the manager left at the end of that season, Helen took over the reins and helped to bring about the affiliation with Sheffield FC in 2003. A series of long-lasting injuries curtailed her playing career but allowed Helen to concentrate fully on her role as manager. The Ladies team has been transformed over the past five seasons to become a hugely successful and professionally run team thanks largely to Helen's dedication, enthusiasm, and sheer hard work.

Graeme Driver - Sheffield FC Ladies Coach

Graeme joined the Club in December 2004 as a temporary coach for the Ladies team and has stayed ever since! He is currently being assessed for his 'UEFA B' licence and coaches Sheffield FC Girls U14s and U16s teams, and is assistant coach to the Ladies team.

Graeme also coaches South Yorkshire Schools County U16s (boys) and Porter U15s (boys) in the 'A' Division of the Sheffield & District Junior League, while playing in the Over 35s League when he has time.

Nigel Hughes - Sheffield FC Ladies Coach

Joined Sheffield FC as a player in 1974, enjoying 14 unbroken seasons with the club and was first team skipper for five seasons. Nigel was involved in the ‘glory days’ of the mid 1970’s and one of his last competitive games was in the Whitbread Trophy Final in 1988, which the Club won 1–0.

He had seven years coaching young players at A.F.C Dronfield, then wanting to put something back into Sheffield FC, Nigel is now assistant coach of the ladies team, committee member and his company ‘Body Sculpture’ sponsors both the Ladies and Girls teams.