India in the Blue…

2025/26 sees Retford FC enter its 10th season and there are plenty of celebrations coming up to mark the anniversary starting with a new home and away kit along with a new design of the badge for the anniversary year.

With the new kit on order as the season approaches, the club have made the decision to give one of their biggest fans the new strip before the shirts go on general sale.

The first supporter to wear Retford FC’s brand new 2025/26 anniversary strip will be 11-year-old India Bell, who has been specially chosen by the management team in recognition of her dedicated support.

A regular at the SL2 Rail Stadium, India is rarely absent on matchdays and is a familiar face at away games, always cheering the team on with pride and passion.

Manager Chris Woodhead said, “India loves to come and watch the lads play. She’s one of the main matchday constants and I know, especially at home, I can glance across and see her supporting the team.”

As a player in Retford’s girls under-13 team, India is part of the club both on and off the pitch. “She has Retford FC running through her veins,” Chris added. “The management team and the players really do appreciate her support and we wanted to acknowledge this by making her the first to own the new anniversary kit.”

India will be presented with the shirt at a home game during pre-season. Her dedication reflects the spirit and ethos of the club, and this small gesture is a genuine thank you from everyone at Retford FC.