Alfie Johnson Joins as Sports Therapist
Sports Therapist Alfie Johnson has joined Rob Sinclair’s backroom staff ahead of the 2024/25 season.
Assisting Lead Sports Therapist Lottie Burton throughout the upcoming campaign, Johnson joins the club after completing his degree at Coventry University in Sport and Exercise Therapy.
Having finished his qualifications last year, Alfie will join Rob Sinclair’s wider back room staff as Real Bedford embark on their first year in the Southern Central Division One.
Rob Sinclair, said:
"Alfie is a great character who is very knowledgeable in his field so we are delighted to have him on board for this season. Having already had a positive impact during the first few sessions of pre-season I have no doubts that he will settle in very well at McMullen Park."
Real Bedford Lead Sports Therapist, Lottie Burton, commented:
"I knew Alfie would be a perfect fit for the medical team due to his professionalism, hard-working attitude and good understanding of the football environment.”
“Having worked with him previous during his placement year in my sports therapy clinic it seemed like the perfect role for Alfie and I look forward to working with him again throughout the campaign."
ABOUT REAL BEDFORD FC
Real Bedford FC is a non-league football club based in Bedford. Acquired by Peter McCormack in 2021, he set the ambitious goal of getting the team into the football league. After rebranding as Real Bedford, they won a league and cup double in their first season and were promoted to the Spartan South Midlands Premier League. During the 2023/24 campaign, the Men’s team not only completed back-to-back League and Cup doubles, but RBFC Ladies completed an inaugural treble. The club also received a ground-breaking investment from the Winklevoss Twins who became part-owners of the club in April 2024 after an initial $4.5m investment.
The club prides itself on its strong and growing community ties and dedication to developing local talent. With a focus on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, Real Bedford FC aims to create opportunities for aspiring footballers and promote the sport's growth within the Bedford region.
