FAN FILE | ANDREW GROOM KETTERING TOWN

We get the supporters’ view of the 2024/25 season

NAME: Andrew Groom

AGE: 39

CLUB: Kettering Town

HOW LONG HAVE YOU SUPPORTED YOUR CLUB AND HOW DID YOUR SUPPORT FIRST BEGIN? I’ve supported the club for the past 29 years. My dad took me to watch us against Boston United at Rockingham Road and since then I’ve been hooked.

HOW WOULD YOU ASSESS THE 2024/25 SEASON FOR YOUR CLUB? We made a great start and then had the FA Cup run, but the second half of the season wasn’t as good as we were hoping, unfortunately.

WHO WAS YOUR CLUB’S BEST PLAYER IN 2024/25 AND WHY? Jamar Loza because he is a natural goalscorer and he’s done well since joining us from Leiston.

WHO WERE THE BEST OPPOSING TEAM IN 2024/25? Bedford Town were a good side, well-organised and worked hard for each other.

WHO WAS THE BEST OPPOSING PLAYER IN 2024/25? Leon Lobjoit. He played with real confidence and belief and is another striker who has a natural goalscoring instinct, which ultimately made the difference for Bedford Town.

FAVOURITE AWAY GROUND AND WHY? I always enjoy my trips to AFC Telford United as it’s an impressive set-up there.

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT IN 2024/25? That would have to be winning at Northampton Town in the FA Cup. What a day that was for the club, something that will be remembered for years to come.

HOPES FOR 2025/26? It has to be promotion, nothing else. There’ll be a new man at the helm and no doubt a whole host of new players, so we will see what happens.

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