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Aldershot Town: Miracle man Tommy Widdrington is a superhero for Shots

Tommy Widdrington revealed he had to ‘retrain his brain’ after suffering two strokes earlier in the season – and subsequently etched his name in Aldershot Town folklore.

by
Jon Couch
18 May 2025

LOUD ‘N’ PROUD: Aldershot Town’s players collect the FA Trophy to the roar of the Wembley masses PICTURES: Alamy and Peter Short

By Jon Couch

Recovering Tommy Widdrington revealed he had to ‘retrain his brain’ after suffering two strokes earlier in the season – and subsequently etched his name in Aldershot Town folklore.
The 53-year-old earned himself hero status in red and blue after steering the Shots to their first-ever Wembley final in their 99-year history in the FA Trophy last Sunday.
And in front of over 20,000 impassioned supporters under the arch, Widdrington’s men enjoyed their day in the sun with a famous 3-0 victory over Spennymoor Town.
Victory capped off a remarkable and emotional season for the forme...

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