DIDCOT Town boss Andy Ballard has confirmed that 12 members of last season’s side have been retained for the next Evo-Stik Southern League campaign.

The players committed to returning include club captain Adam Learoyd, goalkeeper Leigh Bedwell and award winners Sam Barder and Sam Elkins.

The others are Stuart Cattell, George Reid, James Organ, Taylor Janes, Ollie Thomas, George Jeacock, Louis Joyce, and Callum McNish.

Ballard will continue talks with remaining members of the squad including top scorer Ben Whitehead.

Didcot’’s adult season ticket price for next season has been set at £140.

DIDCOT’S PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIES

Sat July 15: Flackwell Heath (a). Tues July 18: Oxford City (h). Tues July 25: Milton Utd (a). Sat July 29: Ardley United (A)

  • AFTER nine seasons in the North Berks League, Wallingford Town AFC will be returning to the Hellenic League next season.

Town will once again be competing within the National League system after being promoted into the Hellenic League.

Town clinched promotion to the Hellenic by finishing third in Division 1 last season.

Promotion to step six in the National League system was ratified after club officials were interviewed by the FA’s Leagues Committee at Wembley, their Hithercroft ground having been approved.

The club will also play in the FA Vase in the 2017-18 season.