Owen Humphries joins Bridgwater United: Great expectations for 2025!

Owen Humphries joins Bridgwater United: Great expectations for 2025!

Owen Humphries, the talented footballer, has signed a contract with Bridgwater United for the 2025-26 season and will play his games at Fairfax Park next season. The former Nailsea & Tickenham player had initially planned a move to Clevedon Town but decided to continue his career at Bridgwater. This decision was seen as a positive by many, as Humphries received several Player of the Month awards during his time at Nailsea & Tickenham and led the team to serious promotion candidates, such as bridgwatermercury.co.uk reported.

His impressive performance at Nailsea & Tickenham is also reflected in the statistics. In the 2022/23 season he scored one goal and assisted 13 more, contributing significantly to a playoff finish for Frome Town in the Southern League Division One South. These performances also earned him the Young Player of the Year Award. Owen has also previously played for teams such as Brislington, Corsham, Larkhall Athletic and Mangotsfield United and has received invitations to trial sessions with Birmingham City and Sheffield Wednesday in the past.

Expectations for the new season

Following his move, Owen said he was really looking forward to the start of the new season in Bridgwater. The project offerings at Fairfax Park have caught his attention and he is showing great commitment to achieving further promotion this season. His teammates and coaches also have high expectations of him based on his career so far and the successes he has already achieved.

In addition to his personal development, Owen Humphries also brings valuable experience from various leagues. His previous club, Nailsea & Tickenham, was very successful in the 2022/23 season, as evidenced by various results. These include wins against the likes of Warminster Town (3-0) and Brislington (3-0), as well as many others that saw Nailsea & Tickenham top of the table, as shown in the national schedule results.

The football community in Bridgwater is excited about the upcoming games. With Owen Humphries on board, the team is hoping for a successful season and the opportunity to secure a place in higher leagues.