09/08/2025
🔦 MFFL CLUB SPOTLIGHT: NUNEATON🔦
Led by MFFL Admin Mike, Nuneaton MvF are one of the new additions to the 2025/26 East Championship — and they’re not here to make up the numbers. We sat down with them to get the inside story ahead of their opening fixture vs Stoke on August 10th.
âť“How would you describe your team in 3 words?
Tough. Together. Capable.
❓What’s the biggest challenge facing Nuneaton this season?
Numbers, without a doubt.
Nuneaton come from a smaller Man v Fat league — just four teams on a Wednesday night — so recruitment isn’t as simple as it might be for clubs with larger sessions or multiple nights.
We’ve got a few ex-players back, and some friends of friends who are BMI-eligible and up for it, but keeping the squad strong while sticking to the ethos of Man v Fat is going to be key.
❓What’s your number one goal this season?
To be competitive.
It’s a simple answer, but it means a lot.
We made the decision as a group to join the East Championship rather than the Development League — and we’d only played two friendlies at that point. That shows the attitude of the squad. We want to give it a real go.
❓Is there a team you’re hoping to draw in the cup?
We don’t really have a Derby, sitting right on the East/West border. But if we get Leicester in the Cup, it’ll mean a lot to a few of the lads, so fingers crossed!
âť“Who are the players to watch this season?
There’s a great blend of experience and new blood at Nuneaton.
- Martin Morris and Ollie Creese bring proven MFFL pedigree after transferring from Leicester.
- Jay Hughes is the man leading the line and causing problems up top.
- Tom Bailey and Tom Yates offer pace and versatility across the pitch.
- And Sean Jackson has already been "chipping" in with goals during pre-season — we’ll let you interpret that how you like…
More club spotlights coming soon throughout the season!
