BILL SHORTEN, PRESIDENT
Bill is a founder member of the Herefordshire Junior Football League and has been associated with it since its inception in 1978. Together with the late Dave Higgins he compiled the League’s first set of Rules & Regulations which enabled it to become an Affiliated Competition with The Football Association. Bill has been involved with local football for sixty years, a fact which has been acknowledged by The Football Association and The English Schools FA. During this period he served as Chairman of The Herefordshire Football Association for fourteen years and together with the late Tony Cole, began Herefordshire’s involvement in the Lion’s International Football Tournament held annually in Holland.
Bill is a Life Member of The Herefordshire FA, HJFL, and The Herefordshire Schools FA.

STEVE BARNETT, HJFL CHAIR

I have been actively involved in grassroots football since 2017, following a long break from the game. My return was motivated by a lifelong passion for football and a desire to give back to the sport that has had such a positive impact on my life. Since re-joining the game, I have taken on several coaching and leadership roles, including serving as Youth Chairman at Ledbury FC, where I have worked to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for young players to develop both on and off the pitch.

As of this season, I have also taken on the role of Chairman of the Herefordshire Junior Football League (HJFL). In this position, I am dedicated to strengthening league operations, supporting clubs across the county, and helping to drive high standards in youth football. A key focus of my leadership is promoting and embedding the Leagues “Only Positive” message throughout the county — encouraging positive behaviour from coaches, parents, and players to create the best possible environment for young people to enjoy the game.

SCOTT MYERS, VICE CHAIR
I have been involved with grassroots youth football in Herefordshire since moving to the area in 2013, with my main role being the running of Orleton Juniors FC since 2014, as a coach, manager, groundsman and Club Secretary! I have been part of the HJFL Management Committee for the last 10 years or so, as a League Representative for various age groups, and have now taken on the role of Vice Chair as well. I am also a Council Member with the HFA. I am very passionate about youth football in Herefordshire, and will do my upmost to make sure that it continues to be the very best environment for all children to enjoy playing their football

DIANE PHILLIPS, HJFL SECRETARY

I first kicked a football at the age of two, and my passion for the game has only grown since then. Growing up, I played on the grass outside our house, but at the time, it was unheard of for girls to play football, so I was never allowed to join a team. Years later, when my two sons were old enough, I coached them both throughout their youth football journey until they finished playing.
While living in Singapore, I served as secretary for three years and took the initiative to build a football league for expatriates. In 2007, I became secretary of the HJFL, and since then, I’ve watched the league grow into what it is today—a thriving community built on passion, commitment, and love for the game.

RHYS COTTRELL, HJFL TREASURER
I’m Rhys, and I’ve recently taken on the role of treasurer for the junior league. I work as a finance manager in my day job, and I’ve been involved in local football most of my life—first as a player, and now as a coach. The league has always been close to me, so I’m happy to help out however I can. My aim is to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes and bring a few fresh ideas to help us continue moving in the right direction.

DAVE OLIVE, U15 REPRESENTATIVE

I have been involved with Herefordshire football for nearly 35 years as a player, coach and like most grassroots volunteers many other things as and when required!
I am currently the secretary at Welllington Football Club and coach the u15s side which I have doing for 7 years now.