Football losing ground in Frome

While residents of Frome, Westmoreland, have traditionally enjoyed football as a major community past-time, the poor quality of the local FC Reno football club in recent years has brought the sport’s future in the area into question.

Reno was relegated from the Red Stripe Premier League after a disappointing 3-2 loss on their home turf against the Mt Pleasant football team on Thursday, March 14.

Everton Tomlinson, president of the Westmoreland Football Association, said that he is already working to relocate the local football facilities away from Frome, as the increasing lack of community support is killing the sport.

“We spent millions of dollars to put up these lights, resurface this field, upgrade the changing room and re-fence the property, and it’s all going to waste, so what’s the point? I’m now investing the little resources we have at Llandilo, and that’s where everyone wants to see Premier League football,” Tomlinson told WESTERN STAR. “The sign was there all along, as the interest of supporters at Frome has decreased over the years. It has led to no real growth in the community, plus the infrastructure isn’t attractive, and Reno has not impacted the community or the parish.”

However, there are still loyal fans like resident Evan Smith, who is hopeful that Reno will one day return to top form.

“We’re good fans, and we’re not going to leave the team alone. We’re going to walk behind them, down and back up, because we’re coming back, so look for us in years to come,” said Smith.

On the other hand, former national midfielder Donald Hewitt said that only high-quality players can attract spectators to games.

“You don’t have players like in our time, who can win games, as it’s all about money now. But you have to win games and draw spectators so you can earn your money,” said Hewitt.

While residents of Frome, Westmoreland, have traditionally enjoyed football as a major community past-time, the poor quality of the local FC Reno football club in recent years has brought the sport’s future in the area into question.

Reno was relegated from the Red Stripe Premier League after a disappointing 3-2 loss on their home turf against the Mt Pleasant football team on Thursday, March 14.

Everton Tomlinson, president of the Westmoreland Football Association, said that he is already working to relocate the local football facilities away from Frome, as the increasing lack of community support is killing the sport.

“We spent millions of dollars to put up these lights, resurface this field, upgrade the changing room and re-fence the property, and it’s all going to waste, so what’s the point? I’m now investing the little resources we have at Llandilo, and that’s where everyone wants to see Premier League football,” Tomlinson told WESTERN STAR. “The sign was there all along, as the interest of supporters at Frome has decreased over the years. It has led to no real growth in the community, plus the infrastructure isn’t attractive, and Reno has not impacted the community or the parish.”

However, there are still loyal fans like resident Evan Smith, who is hopeful that Reno will one day return to top form.

“We’re good fans, and we’re not going to leave the team alone. We’re going to walk behind them, down and back up, because we’re coming back, so look for us in years to come,” said Smith.

On the other hand, former national midfielder Donald Hewitt said that only high-quality players can attract spectators to games.

“You don’t have players like in our time, who can win games, as it’s all about money now. But you have to win games and draw spectators so you can earn your money,” said Hewitt.

While residents of Frome, Westmoreland, have traditionally enjoyed football as a major community past-time, the poor quality of the local FC Reno football club in recent years has brought the sport’s future in the area into question.

Reno was relegated from the Red Stripe Premier League after a disappointing 3-2 loss on their home turf against the Mt Pleasant football team on Thursday, March 14.

Everton Tomlinson, president of the Westmoreland Football Association, said that he is already working to relocate the local football facilities away from Frome, as the increasing lack of community support is killing the sport.

“We spent millions of dollars to put up these lights, resurface this field, upgrade the changing room and re-fence the property, and it’s all going to waste, so what’s the point? I’m now investing the little resources we have at Llandilo, and that’s where everyone wants to see Premier League football,” Tomlinson told WESTERN STAR. “The sign was there all along, as the interest of supporters at Frome has decreased over the years. It has led to no real growth in the community, plus the infrastructure isn’t attractive, and Reno has not impacted the community or the parish.”

However, there are still loyal fans like resident Evan Smith, who is hopeful that Reno will one day return to top form.

“We’re good fans, and we’re not going to leave the team alone. We’re going to walk behind them, down and back up, because we’re coming back, so look for us in years to come,” said Smith.

On the other hand, former national midfielder Donald Hewitt said that only high-quality players can attract spectators to games.

“You don’t have players like in our time, who can win games, as it’s all about money now. But you have to win games and draw spectators so you can earn your money,” said Hewitt.