Aldershot Town: 12 players leave, Scott Davies new manager

Aldershot Town is making big changes, with 12 players leaving the club. This is a major shake-up after the end of the season.
By Newsroom | Football, Sports |

Aldershot Town has confirmed the departure of 12 players, including prominent forwards Kwame Thomas and Hady Ghandour, following the conclusion of the 2025-26 National League season. This significant roster movement coincides with the appointment of Scott Davies as the club's new first-team manager. The club has stated that all remaining players are either under contract for the upcoming 2026-27 season or are engaged in discussions regarding their future at the club.

Thomas, who previously played for Coventry City and Wrexham, registered seven goals in 37 league appearances during his second tenure with Aldershot. Also departing are goalkeepers Coniah Boyce-Clarke, Marcus Dewhurst, and Pat Nash, defenders Luke Jenkins and Josh Brooking, and the versatile player Matt Penney. Other notable departures include defender Olly Scott and midfielders Dejan Tetek, Theo Widdrington, and Tyler Frost, who have been with the club since 2023.

Read More: Bayern Munich and PSG are favorites for Champions League

Davies, a former player and manager at Slough Town, takes the helm at Aldershot after an eight-year association with his previous club. His arrival marks a return to Aldershot, where he had three separate loan spells during his playing career. His appointment as manager was accompanied by the release of former Carlisle United goalkeeper Marcus Dewhurst, who had previously spent time on loan with Carlisle and finished the recent campaign on loan at Hampton & Richmond.

In the preceding 2025-26 season, Aldershot Town's scoring efforts involved players such as Cameron Hargreaves, Will Nightingale, Theo Widdrington, Tristan Abrahams, Ciaran Gilligan, Coniah Boyce-Clarke, Ryheem Sheckleford, and Marcus Dewhurst. Pre-season matches from July 2025 indicated contributions from Ghandour, who scored multiple goals in wins against Billericay Town and Met Police, and Thomas, who also found the net in the Billericay match. Other players like Dejan Tetek, Tyler Frost, and Abrahams were noted for their involvement in pre-season victories. The team was ranked 20th in the English National League for scoring statistics.

Read More: WNBA Mascots: Ellie Voted Favorite as League Grows

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which Aldershot Town players are leaving after the 2025-26 season?
Aldershot Town has confirmed that 12 players are leaving the club, including forwards Kwame Thomas and Hady Ghandour, and goalkeepers Coniah Boyce-Clarke, Marcus Dewhurst, and Pat Nash. Defenders Luke Jenkins and Josh Brooking, plus Olly Scott, Dejan Tetek, Theo Widdrington, and Tyler Frost are also departing.
Q: Who is the new manager at Aldershot Town?
Scott Davies has been appointed as the new first-team manager at Aldershot Town. He is a former player and manager, most recently with Slough Town.
Q: What happens to the remaining Aldershot Town players?
All players not departing are either under contract for the 2026-27 season or are in talks with the club about their future.
Q: Why are so many players leaving Aldershot Town?
The club is undergoing an overhaul following the conclusion of the 2025-26 National League season. This is a normal part of football after a season ends, with new management often bringing in their own players.
Q: What were the key player contributions last season?
Last season, players like Kwame Thomas scored seven goals in 37 games, and Hady Ghandour scored in pre-season matches. Other notable players included Dejan Tetek, Tyler Frost, and Tristan Abrahams.