Lloyd was formally announced as Manager at the beginning of December, following a dreadful November for the Miners both on and off the field. Player walk-outs and heavy defeats left Radstock fearing for their Western League Premier Division survival, yet Lloyd's first full month in charge turned around the ailing Club's fortunes, registering two wins, a draw and only one narrow defeat over the Christmas period.
Lloyd, a former soldier, has been associated with Radstock Town for 18 years, representing the Club at Under 18, reserve and first team level. At 25, Lloyd is one of the youngest managers in the Western League and, whilst his commitment to the cause cannot be questioned, he's taken on the mantle of Manager without any formal coaching qualifications.
The Somerset Football Association have confirmed that for a coach like Lloyd, who is working with an adult team, it is also possible to bypass the Level 1 qualification, which is aimed at coaches working with younger players and go straight onto the Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football.
The Level 2 course is a 75 hour course, requiring coaches to complete 12 sessions with their own team, produce session plans and complete an assessed 35 minute training session. The course will cost Radstock Town, a Charter Standard Club, £200 and Somer Valley FM Sports Show presenter, Ian Nockolds, has called for listeners to support Lloyd and sponsor the course fee.
"Cometh the hour, cometh the man. In Radstock's darkest hour Lloyd was the man to step up to the challenge of managing the side through this difficult period. He's already got off to a great start, but we can do something to help Lloyd on his journey as a fledgling Manager."
Anyone interested in sponsoring Lloyd can contact Simon Wilkinson, Radstock Town Secretary, on 07557 276619.
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