WESSEX FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2006*2007

LEAGUE DIRECTORY

 

 

AFC ALDERMASTON

Division Two & Combination 2
Chairman Martin Desay 17 Mornington Close Baughurst Tadley Hampshire RG26 5PQ
01189 817071 (H) 01189 824859 (B)
 
Secretary Christine Collier 16 River Gardens Purley on Thames Berkshire RG8 8BX
01189 422951 (H) 07884 254706 (M) 01189 022921 (B) 01189 816153 (F)

Ground AWE Recreational Society Aldermaston Nr Tadley Berkshire 01189 824554

Directions From M3 Basingstoke Junction 6 take the A340 to Tadley, travel through Tadley towards Kingsclere. Turn right at the signpost for AWE West Gate Stores delivery. The ground is situated at the west end of AWE Aldermaston. A large car parking area available.

Floodlights Yes

Colours 1st Blue shirts Blue shorts Blue socks Reserves Dark Blue shirts Dark Blue shorts Dark Blue socks Alternative 1st Yellow shirts Blue shorts Red socks Reserves Green/Black striped shirts Black shorts Black socks

Midweek Wednesday

AFC PORCHESTER

Chairman Steve Woods 154 The Crossway Portchester Fareham Hampshire PO16 8NH 02392 787968 (H/F) 07740 699581 (M)
Secretary Colin Brans 2 Eden Rise Fareham Hampshire PO16 0UL 01329 311560 (H/F)

Division Two & Combination 2

Ground Wicor Recreation Ground Cranleigh Road Portchester Hampshire PO16 9BD 07798 734678 (M)

Directions Leave the M27 at Junction 11 and follow the signs to Portchester into Portchester Road. Carry on for approx 1 mile at the large roundabout, take the 2nd exit right into Cornaway Lane and at the ‘T’ junction turn right in Cranleigh road and follow the road to the end.

Floodlights No

Colours 1st Tangerine with Black trimmed shirts Black shorts Tangerine socks Reserves Tangerine with Black trimmed shirts Black shorts and socks Alternative 1st Black and White striped shirts White shorts White socks Reserves Green shirts White shorts White socks

Midweek 1st Team Wednesday Reserves Tuesday

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AFC TOTTON

Premier Division & Combination 1
Chairman Richard Maton 11 Wryneck Close Lordswood Southampton Hampshire SO16 8FJ 02380 731114 (H)  
Secretary Jason Tull The Brambles 242-244 Salisbury Road Totton Southampton Hampshire SO40 3GH 02380 668456 (H) 07946 219475 (M)

Ground Testwood Park Testwood Place Totton Southampton Hampshire
SO40 3BE 02380 868981

Directions Leave the M27 at Junction 3 and join the M271. At the roundabout take the second exit on to the slip road and join the A35 dual carriageway. Shortly after joining the carriageway take the next slip road on to the A36 which takes you under the bypass. Continue until you reach a roundabout; take the 3rd exit into Library Road. Follow this for approx 100 yards then turn left into Testwood Road, just after the Police Station. Testwood Place is the 2nd turning on the right with the ground entrance being 50 yards on the left

Floodlights Yes

Colours Blue shirts Blue shorts Blue socks Alternative 1st Team Red shirts Red shorts Red socks Reserves Red and White striped shirts Red shorts Red socks

Midweek 1st team Tuesday Reserves Wednesday

AFC TOTTON - CLUB HISTORY


Totton Football Club was formed in 1886. After the 1914/18 war they entered the Southampton Senior League and the New Forest League, and in 1920/21 joined the Hampshire League West.
Totton moved to Testwood Park on 30 December 1933. In 1975 they amalgamated with Totton Athletic, installed floodlights and opened a Clubroom and bar at the ground. The Club's most successful season was in 1981/82 when they won the Hampshire League Division 1 title for the first time, the Russell Cotes Cup, Hampshire Intermediate Cup, Southampton Senior Cup, Echo Trophy, Reg Mathieson Trophy and the Eastleigh six a side trophy. The Hampshire League title was won again in the 1984/85 season and in 1985/86 as the Club celebrated its Centenary year.
The Club joined the Wessex League when it was formed in the 1986/87 season and finished 3rd. Although League success eluded the Club it performed well in Cup Competitions, winning the Medisport Wessex League Cup in 1989/90 and again in the 1998/99 season. The 1999/2000 season saw the Club reach the 5th Round of the FA Vase Competition where they lost to Bedlington Terriers and finished 4th in the League.
This upturn in fortunes continued into 2000/01 with the Club finishing in 4th placein the League and the Carlsberg FA vase was again to provide the Club with a good cup run, but defeat came in the 4th round against Chippenham Town. In 2001/02 the Club equalled its best finish taking 3rd place. in 2002/03 the Club again finished a creditable 3rd. However, the Club did gain some silverware that season by defeating League Champions Eastleigh in the final of the League Cup.
Season 2003/04 saw the 1st team finish in 8th position and reach the semi final of the League Cup. The Reserves finished 5th in the Combination Division and also reached the semi final of the Combination League Cup for the second year running. They also reached the final of the Southampton FA Senior Cup but lost to the Hampshire Premier League Champions VT FC.
The following season the 1st team finished 8th. 2005/06 saw many changes of personnel at the Club which resulted in a 4th place finish, together with a fine FA Cup run. The Club also won the League Cup for a 3rd time.
The Reserves again reached the semi finals of the Southampton FA Senior Cup, suffering defeat at the hands of VT FC.

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ALRESFORD TOWN F.C.


Division One & Combination 2

Chairman Alan Binfield 82 De Lucy Avenue Alresford Hampshire SO24 9EU 01962 732342 (H)
 
Secretary Trevor Ingram 18 Corfe Close Alresford Hampshire SO24 9PH 01962 733012 (H) 07770 387462 (M) 01252 544002 (B/F)


Ground Alrebury Park The Avenue Alresford Hampshire SO24 9EP 01962 735100

Directions Alresford is situated on the A31 between Winchester and Alton. Alrebury Park is on the main avenue into Alresford opposite Perrins School.

Floodlights Yes

Colours Black and White striped shirts Black shorts Black with White trimmed socks Alternative Blue shirts Blue shorts Blue socks

Midweek 1st team Tuesday Reserves Wednesday



ALTON TOWN F.C.


Premier Division & Combination 1

Chairman Jim McKell Scotch Corner Huntsmead Alton Hampshire GU34 2SF 01420 82725 (H/F) 07740 099374 (M)
Secretary Andy Sharratt 4 Goodwins Green Alton Hampshire GU34 2NS 01420 89527 (H/F) 07808 812173 (M)

Ground Alton (Bass) Sports Ground Anstey Road Alton Hampshire GU34 2LS 01420 82465

Directions A31 from Winchester to Alton, proceed through the town, ground is opposite Anstey Lane.

Floodlights Yes

Colours White shirts Black shorts Black socks

Alternative Blue shirts Blue shorts Blue socks

Midweek 1st team Tuesday Reserves Wednesday

ALTON TOWN - CLUB HISTORY

The present Club was formed in 1990 when Alton's two Senior Clubs, Alton Town and Bass Alton, amalgamated. Alton Town had been fantastically successful, winning everything in Hampshire in the period from 1948-1958 including Hampshire Leagues Divisions 3,2 & 1(1948.1949 & 1958), the Hampshire Intermediate Cup in 1949, the Russell Cotes Cup also in 1949 and the Hampshire Senior Cup in 1958.

Alton Town first joined the Hampshire League in 1947 and won Division 3 East in their first season. More success followed with the Division 2 title the following season together with the Russell Cotes Cup and Hampshire Intermediate Cup. Although they dropped to Division 2 for one season in 1954/55, they bounced back immediately and went on to win both the Division One Championship and Hampshire Senior Cup in 1957/58. They stayed in Division One until they left in 1973 to join the Athenian League Division Two which they won in the first year. After an initial period of success in that League the Club found itself unable to compete and dropped down to the Combined Counties League before returning to the Hampshire League in 1984, starting at the bottom in Division Three. They found themselves in Divison Two in 1986/87 after winning the third Division title for the third time.

Bass Alton started life as Courage & Company (Alton) FC and joined the Hampshire League in 1928/29. The following year they were in Division two and then won promotion to Division One where they stayed until being relegated to Division two in 1938/39, just before the Club disbanded for the War.

Courage rejoined the North Hants Division briefly in 1954/55 before begining their longest spell in the County League in 1972/73 when they entered Division Four. Promoted to Division Three in 1975, they only lasted two years before dropping to Division Four again. In 1979/80 the Club changed its name to Bass Alton FC and its fortunes changed with the name as they won promotion in successive years to Division Three in 1979/80, to Division Two in 1980/81 and to division One, as Division two runners-up, at the end of the 1982/83 season after a 45 year absence.

Since the amalgamation the Club has played in the Hampshire League and achieved promotion to the Wessex League by topping the Premier Division in 2002.

WEBSITE

AMESBURY TOWN F.C.

Division One

Chairman Mickael Saunders 6 Yewtree Close Durrington Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 8NG 01980 653409 (H) 07737 956401 (M)

Secretary Tony Hinchliffe 12 Lanes Close Amesbury Wiltshire SP4 7RW 01980 624425 (H/F) 07731 792800 (M)

Ground Amesbury Recreation Ground Recreation Road Amesbury Wiltshire 01980 623489

Directions From Salisbury take A345 to Amesbury, turn left just past the bus station and proceed through the one way system, when road splits with Friar Tuck Café and Lloyds Bank on left turn left and follow road over the river bridge and when road bears sharp right turn left into Recreation Road. From A303 at Countess Roundabout go into Amesbury, straight over traffic lights, at mini-roundabout turn right into one way system and follow directions as above.

Floodlights Yes

Colours Blue shirts Blue shorts Blue socks Alternative Red shirts Red shorts Red socks

Midweek 1st team Tuesday

Programme Editor Matty Dando 01980 624706

Safety Officer Paul Johnson 01980 590461

Youth Protection Officer Al Mundy 01980 622432


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ANDOVER NEW STREET F.C.


Division One & Combination 2

Chairman Graham Waters 9 Brackenbury Andover Hampshire SP10 3PU 01264 361231 (H)
 
Secretary Jim Dunn Andover New Street FC Foxcotte Park Charlton Andover Hampshire SP11 0HS 01264 337678 (H/F) 07986 471085 (M)

Ground Foxcotte Park Charlton Andover Hampshire SP11 0HS 01264 358358

Directions From Basingstoke follow the A303 to Weyhill roundabout. At roundabout turn right and 2nd roundabout turn left on to A342. Approx ½ mile turn right into Short Lane, continue into Harroway Lane to the ‘T’ junction at the top. Turn right into Foxcotte Lane and continue for about ¾ mile then turn left, this still Foxcotte Lane, to the top some ¾ mile to the roundabout straight across into Foxcotte Park.

Floodlights Yes

Colours Green and Black striped shirts Black shorts Green socks Alternative Green and Black striped shirts Black shorts Green socks

Midweek 1st team Wednesday Reserves Tuesday

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BASHLEY F.C.


Combination 1

Chairman Timothy Doswell 105 Station Road New Milton Hampshire BH25 6JP 01425 620057(H) 07944 660889(M)
 
Secretary Peter Millard 3 Winsford Close Highcliffe Christchurch Dorset BH23 4PT 07855 580232 (M) 01425 638376 (F)

Ground The Recreation Ground Bashley Road New Milton BH25 5RY 01425 620280

Directions Turn left on the Lyndhurst to Christchurch A35 road on to the B3085 to New Milton ground on the left in Bashley village.

Floodlights Yes

Colours Gold shirts Black shorts Black socks Alternative Blue shirts White shorts White socks

Midweek Wednesday

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BAT F.C.

Division Two

Chairman Ray Roberts 14 Longstock Crescent Totton Southampton Hampshire SO40 8ED 02380 866720 (H)

Secretary Mike Clarke
54 Irvine Road Maybush Southampton Hampshire SO16 4EN 02380 789652 (H)

Ground BAT Sports Ground Southern Gardens Totton Southampton Hampshire SO40 8RW 02380 862143

Directions Enter Totton Central via the M271 and follow signs for Ringwood & Cadnam. At the 1st roundabout take the 1st exit Ringwood Road, 2nd roundabout, adjacent to Asda take the 2nd exit. Continue for approx ¼ mile and enter Southern Gardens opposite Abbotswood School.

Floodlights Yes

Colours Blue with Yellow trim shirts Blue with Yellow trim shorts Blue socks

Alternative Red shirts Red shorts Red socks

Midweek 1st team Tuesday

BAT Sports F.C. - CLUB HISTORY

B.A.T. Sports F.C. are a football club based in Totton, Hampshire. The club was formed in 1925 as Bramtoco F.C., from the workforce of the British American Tobacco Company, and changed name to BAT Sports F.C. in 1971, the year they entered the Hampshire League. They progressed through the divisions of the Hampshire League, winning Division 3 in 1975, before becoming champions of the top division in both 1988 and 1989. The erection of floodlights, a small covered stand, and a permanent fixed barrier at their Southern Gardens ground enabled them to take promotion to the Wessex League where they have played their football since the 1989-90 season. The current seated stand was finished in 1995, and further covered standing area called the Nick Read Stand followed in 2004.

They have been able to enter the F.A. Competitions since their elevation to the Wessex League, and although they have had relatively little success in the FA Cup, they have twice reached the 3rd round of the FA Vase. On the second of those occasions, they were drawn to play A.F.C. Wimbledon, and due to adverse weather and ground conditions had to switch the tie to their opponents ground but were rewarded with a club-record gate of 2,763.

In the 2005-06 season, they were members of the Wessex League Division One (now the Premier Division), but have been forced to drop down to Wessex League Division Two for the new season due to the imminent loss of their Southern Gardens ground, their home since 1929.

Club honours " Hampshire League Division 1 Champions - 1987-88, 1998-99 " Hampshire League Division 3 Champions - 1974-75 "

Hampshire Intermediate Cup - 1937-38 "

Hampshire Russell Cotes Cup - 1989-90 " Southampton Senior Cup - 1975-76, 1988-89

FA competitions best performances

FA Cup - 1st Qualifying Round 1998-99, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2004-05

FA Vase - 3rd Round 1999-00, 2003-04

BEMERTON HEATH HARLEQUINS F.C.


Premier Division & Combination 1

Chairman Eddie Boswell Back to Front Ford Lane Ford Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 6DJ 01722 334274 (H) 07775 696854 (M)
 
Secretary Andy Hardwick 20 Herbert Road Salisbury Wiltshire SP2 9LF 01722 333015 (H) 07810 128292 (M)

Ground The Clubhouse Western Way Bemerton Heath Salisbury Wiltshire SP2 9DR 01722 331218 (Office) 01722 331925 (Club)

Directions Turn off the A36 Salisbury to Bristol road at Skew Bridge (right turn if coming out of Salisbury), 1st left into Pembroke Road for ½ mile, 2nd left along Western Way – Ground is ¼ mile at the end of the road. 40 minutes walk fro Salisbury railway station. Bus 51 or 52 from the city centre.

Floodlights Yes

Colours Black and White shirts Black shorts Black socks Alternative Amber shirts White shorts Amber socks

Midweek 1st team Tuesday Reserves Wednesday

Safety Officer Martin Barrow 01722 331925

Youth Protection Officer Dave Coker 01722 331925

BEMERTON HEATH HARLEQUINS FC - CLUB HISTORY
Bemerton Heath Harlequins were formed in May 1989 with the amalgamation of three Clubs, Bemerton Athletic, Moon FC and Bemerton Boys.
All three Clubs were previously very successful in their own right and were a major force in local soccer. Bemerton Athletic won the Wiltshire League on three occasion, Moon FC consistently won honours in the Salisbury and Andover Leagues and Bemerton Boys won several trophies in the Mid Wilts League.

The Moon FC and Bemerton Athletic were by the end of 1988, looking for a fresh challenge therefore provisional talks of a merger were held with an entry into the Wessex League being the number one priority.

This seemed the only logical step due to the close proximity of the grounds and the fact their players played for both Clubs on Saturdays and Sundays. It's history now that the talks were successful and Bemerton Heath Harlequins were formed and now operate from a magnificent clubhouse which was built by self help.Seven sides are now run, including four boys sides ranging from under 10 to under 16, and the under 18 youth team.

Since the merger the men's 1st XI have established themselves as a major force in the Wessex League. Season 1992/93 being the most successful to date finishing 3rd in the League, winning the Wiltshire Senior Cup, completing a hat-trick of Hospital Cup Final victories and being the Wessex Leagues longest survivor in the FA Cup and FA Vase with two fabulous cup runs.

The Boys Section have continued to win trophies, the under 13's and the under 15's both won the Wiltshire Junior Cups in 1990/91 and League Championships have followed in the Mid-Wilts and Tyro Leagues. Season 1996/97 saw the 2nd XI as Wessex League Combination League Champions and League Cup Runners up. In 1997/98 the 1st XI lost in the final of the Wessex League Cup and again finishing 5th in the League. In 1998/99 the Club reached the last 16 of the FA Vase for the first time in our short history. The Combination side clinched the elusive Wessex Combination Cup at the fourth attempt. Our Western Way ground continues to be improved, providing the best facilities in the area, without doubt. 1999 saw the opening of the Moon Room.

WEBSITE

BLACKFIELD & LANGLEY F.C.


Division One & Combination 2
Chairman Ian Hoare 5 Foxhayes Lane Mopley Langley Southampton, Hampshire SO45 1XX TEL: 02380 893325 (H) 02380 847659 (B/F) 07811 644949 (M)
Secretary Clifford Bannell
47 Wilverley Place Blackfield Southampton Hampshire SO45 1XW TEL: 02380 897388 (H)

Ground Gang Warily Community and Recreation Centre Newlands Road Fawley Southampton Hampshire SO45 1GA TEL: 02380 893603

Directions Leave M27 at Junction 2 signposted A326 to Fawley. Head South along A326 through several roundabouts. Pass the Holbury P/H on your right at roundabout take the right fork signposted Lepe and Fawley.At the 1st set of traffic lights turn left then turn left into the ground, approx 200 yards.

Floodlights Yes

Colours 1st Green shirts Black shorts Green socks Reserves Green shirts Green shorts Green socks Alternative Yellow shirts Blue shorts Blue socks

Midweek 1st team Tuesday Reserves Wednesday

Safety Officer Roy Miles 01489 892682

BLACKFIELD & LANGLEY - CLUB HISTORY

Founded in 1935 Blackfield & Langley FC has progressed from the Southampton Junior League, through the Senior and Hampshire League to the Wessex League.

After playing in the war time Hythe and District League the Club joined the Southampton Junior League and in 1946 won the Division One title and appeared in the final of the Senior Cup losing to NDLC. However, the following season they won the Cup and were Southampton League West Champions.

After this with progression in mind the Club applied to join the Hampshire League and when they were accepted made their debut in Division Three West in the 1950/51 season. Although they won the title the following season, the Club did not move into Division Two until 1956/57.

They remained in this Division for the next four seasons but were relegated at the end of the 1959/60 season.

Bad fortune lasted for 15 years as the Club dropped into Division Four, were promoted in 1974/75 after finishing third but dropped back again in 1979/80.

Then in 1981/82 the Hampshire League re-organised and Division Four was swallowed up by Division Three and as runners-up promotion was secured to Division Two.

After three seasons in Division Two, promotion was gained to the top Division, overhauling run away leaders Locks Heath, with a last match win at Cowes. In the first season in the top flight the Club finished a creditable tenth. In the following seasons the Club established itself as one of the most consistent teams n the League with eleven top ten finishes including, three second places and then won the elusive Championship in 1997/98.

With the establishment of the Wessex League in 1986/87 Blackfield & Langley recognised that to compete against the best in local football the long term aim had to be elevation to the new League. With the emphasis for entry into the League being on facilities as much as ability on the pitch negotiations were opened with Fawley District Council for a long lease on the ground which gave the Club the necessary security to develop it to the required standard.

The pitch at Gang Warily was identified and the Council provided a playing surface that is the envy of many teams. The Chairman at the time, Hans McDonald, his sucessor Ian Hoare and an enthusiastic Committee set about bringing the ground up to standard. The best opportunity came in the Championship year 1997/98 but the funds ran out to complete the ground improvements, so second placed Moneyfields were promoted. The Clubs' chance for promotion came two years later when a last match win over West Wight Mayflower earned them the third place required and the dream had been realised after 50 seasons of Hampshire League Football.

After five years in Wessex Division One the Club were relegated to the newly formed Division Two.

Over the years Blackfield & Langley has had their fair share of Cup success. In the 1980/90's the Club made six appearances at The Dell in the Southampton Senior Cup to add to the two in the 1940's, ending up as winners in four of them. The last success in 1998 producing a League and Cup double. In the 2000 final the Club suffered the agony of losing 2-1 in a replay to AC Delco after a power failure lead to the abandonment of the first game with 15 minutes to go and with a 2-0 lead. The Club were losing finalists in the Russell Cotes Cup in 1986, the Hampshire Youth League Cup in 1991 and the Hampshire Youth Floodlit Final in 1998. The Club had two firsts in the season 2004-05 when they became only the second Club in Hampshire football to be awarded the FA Adult Standard Charter and the first Ladies team was started in the Hampshire Ladies County League.

WEBSITE

BOURNEMOUTH F.C.


Premier Division

Chairman Bob Corbin 37 Jacqueline Road Poole Dorset BH12 3JQ 01202 730586 (H) 07901 975914 (M)
 
Secretary Mike Robins  7 Wesley Road Poole Dorset BH12 3BE 01202 268503 (H) 07956 892435 (M) 01202 688746 (B)

Ground Victoria Park Namu Road Winton Bournemouth Dorset BH9 2RA 01202 515123

Directions From the North and East – A338 from Ringwood. Take the 2nd exit signed A3060 Wimborne, going under the road you’ve just left. Stay on this road passing Castlepoint Shopping Centre (on your right). Cross one roundabout and continue on this road until you reach a second roundabout, just after passing a P/H called the Horse & Jockey on your left, keep to the nearside lane. Take the exit marked A347, Redhill Avenue, and pass Redhill Common on your right. Go round the one way system just after the fire station and continue on the A347 turning left at the filter with the pub – The Ensbury Park Hotel – immediately in front of you. Turn left at the next set of traffic lights into Victoria Avenue, and then third right into Namu Road, turning right at the end into the lane for the ground entrance. From the West – A35 from Poole. Take the A3049 Dorset Way passing Tower Park (which is hidden from view) on your right, at the next roundabout take the second exit, and then the first exit at then at the next roundabout, taking up a position in the outside lane. At the next roundabout (with a pub called the Mountbatten Arms on your right) take the third exit, Wallisdown Road A3049. Go through the shopping area of Wallisdown across two roundabouts and at the third one take the first exit, you will see the ground on your right as you approach the pelican crossing. At the traffic lights turn right into Victoria Avenue, then third right into Namu Road, turning right at the end into the lane for the ground entrance.

Floodlights Yes

Colours Red shirts Red shorts Red socks Alternative Blue shirts Blue shorts and Blue socks

Midweek 1st team Tuesday

WEBSITE

BRADING TOWN F.C.


Premier Division

Chairman Roy Penny ‘Eldorado’ Lower Adgestone Road Sandown Isle of Wight PO36 0HW 01983 404752 (H)
Secretary Mrs. Laurie Abrahart Morton Manor, Morton Manor Road, Brading, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EP TEL 07702 715400 (M)

Ground Vicarage Lane Brading Isle of Wight PO36 0AR 01983 405217

Directions Off the A3055 Ryde to Sandown road. On entering Brading from Ryde take the first left off the mini roundabout – Vicarage Lane is adjacent to the main Brading car park.
For teams travelling to the Island we suggest Diamond Taxis (01983 811593) for mini-bus transfers to and from Vicarage Lane.

Floodlights Yes

Colours White shirts with Red trim Red shorts Red socks Alternative Blue and White shirts Black shorts, Blue socks

Midweek Wednesday

Safety Officer Roy Penny 01983 404752

BRADING TOWN - CLUB HISTORY
A football Club was formed in Brading in 1871 when the games were played at the Vicarage field and Beech Grove. The Club joined the Isle of Wight League on its formation in 1898.
During the 1920's and 1930's the Club mainly played in the Isle of Wight 2nd Division and managed to win the title on a number of occasions. In 1948 promotion was gained to Division 1 of the Island League, which preceded what was to become one of the most successful era's in the club's history.
During the 1950's the club won the Division 1 Championship for a record eight consecutive years and won the isle of Wight Challenge, Memorial and Jubilee Cups. All of the players lived in the village of Brading, and huge crowds would follow the team. For Cup Finals at Church Litten in Newport, up to nine coach loads of supporters would leave Brading to cheer them on.
In 1973 the Club joined the Hampshire League in Division 4. This was the start of another successful period. Promotion was gained in three successive years and in 1975-76 the club won Hampshire League Division 2 and also lifted the Hampshire Intermediate Cup. This was the third time in five years that this trophy had been won. During the 1976-77 season the club also won the prestigious Isle of Wight Gold Cup by defeating East Cowes Vics 4-2 in a replay in front of a large crowd at the Partlands ground, home of Ryde Sports. In 1977-78 the club finished a creditable 4th place in a very strong Hampshire League Division 1 in its first season at that level.
During the 1980's Brading Town became an established Hampshire League outfit. Unfortunately the Club lost its place in the 1st Division following relegation in 1992. However, the Club regained their top flight status again by finishing runners-up to Portsmouth based Mayflower in 1997-98. Between 1997 and 2000 the Club reached three consecutive Isle of Wight Senior Cup Finals. On each occasion old rivals Newport defeated the Club.
After finishing in 5th place in the Hampshire Premier League in 2001, the Club went through a difficult period when the manager and most of the players decided to leave. The following season the Club fnished 4th from bottom and in 2004 finished bottom, gaining just eight points. During this period however, the Club managed to improve its financial position and made improvements to its picturesque Vicarage Lane ground. Despite finishing bottom of the League, the Club applied and joined the newly formed Wessex League Division 2 for the 2004-05 season.
Fortunes on the pitch have turned around hugely over the past two years. Last year was the most impressive in the Club's history with all threesides enjoying success. The young A team were Champions of the Isle of Wight Combination Division 2. The Reserves lifted the Isle of Wight Junior A Trophy and also gained promotion by finishing as runners-up in the Isle of Wight Division2. The first team won the isle of Wight Gold Cup for the first time in 30 years by beating East Cowes Vics in a thrilling final at St Georges Park in Newport, winning the game 3-2. The first team also finished 3rd in the Wessex League Division 2 behind Locks Heath and Hayling United. Having made such huge strides on the pitch and to our facilities off the pitch, we are delighted to be promoted to the newly named Wessex Premier League for the forthcoming season.

WEBSITE

BROCKENHURST F.C.

Premier Division & Combination 1

Chairman Dave Stanbridge 135 Greenhill Road Winchester Hampshire SO22 5DX 01962 867394 (H)

Secretary Paul Christopher 2 Vernalls Court Earlswood Park New Milton Hampshire BH25 5GU 01425 617322 (H) 07837 587657 (M)

Ground Grigg Lane Brockenhurst Hampshire SO42 7RE 01590 623544

Directions Leave the M27 at Junction 1, take the A337 to Lyndhurst. From Lyndhurst take the A337 signposted Brockenhurst, turn right at Careys Manor Hotel into Grigg Lane. Ground situated 200 yards on the right.

Floodlights Yes

Colours Blue shirts Blue shorts Blue socks Alternative Green shirts Black shorts Green socks

Midweek 1st team Tuesday Reserves Wednesday

CHRISTCHURCH F.C.


Premier Division & Combination 1

Chairman Jim Daly 23 The Poplars Rockley Park Napier Road Poole Dorset BH15 4LZ 07885 451229 (M)
Secretary Sarah Seymour 2 Barlands Close Burton Christchurch Dorset BH23 7HN 01202 477457(H)

Ground Hurn Bridge Sports Club Avon Causeway Hurn Christchurch Dorset BH23 6DY 01202 473792 (Club) 01202 482442 (Office)

Directions A338 from Ringwood turn off at sign for Bournemouth International Airport (Hurn) on left. At T junction turn right, continue through traffic lights, at the small roundabout in Hurn turn right away from the Airport, exit signed Sopley and 100 yards on the right is Hurn Bridge Sports Ground.

Floodlights Yes

Colours Blue with White trimmed shirts Blue shorts Blue socks Alternative Red shirts Red shorts Red socks

Midweek 1st team Tuesday Reserves Wednesday

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CLANFIELD F.C.


Division Two & Combination 2

Chairman Graham Reeve 32 Derwent Close Horndean Hampshire PO8 0DH 02392 530910 (H) 02392 593633 (B) 07919 024856 (M)
Secretary Stuart Wallis 6 Anvil Close Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 8RN 02392 268151 (H) 02392 230023 (B) 07765 238231 (M)

Ground Peel Park Chalton Lane Clanfield Hampshire 07765 238231 (M)

Directions From Portsmouth take M27 onto A3 (M) towards Petersfield/London and exit at signs for Clanfield. At end of slip road turn left inton Chalton Lane, follow road along and at top of hill the club house and car park are on the right hand side. From Petersfield take A3 towards Portsmouth and exit sign posted Clanfield. Follow road back over A3 and at roundabout turn left towards Clanfield into Chalton Lane. Carry straight on and pitches are located on the right hand side in Chalton Lane.

Floodlights No

Colours Blue and Black striped shirts Black shorts Black socks Alternative White shirts Sky Blue shorts White socks

Midweek 1st team Tuesday Reserves Wednesday

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COLDEN COMMON F.C.

Division Two & Combination 2

Chairman David Hadfield 10 The Tanyards North Millers Dale Chandlers Ford Eastleigh Hampshire  
Secretary Malcolm Vaughan 18 Grays Close Colden Common Winchester SO21 1UG 07765 407406 (M)
Commercial Mgr - Ali Pearson Tel: 07733-103028
Programme Editor/Asst Sec. - Ian Steele  

Ground Colden Common Recreation Ground Main Road Colden Common Winchester Hampshire SO21 1RP 01962 712365

Directions Junction 12 M3, take the A335, at the next roundabout take the first exit (B3335) signposted Brambridge and Colden Common. Continue for 1 miles, turn right into Church Lane, follow to the end, 2nd exit from the mini-roundabout and follow the road to the Black Horse P/H ground opposite. From the North, Junction 11 M3 turn left and follow through Twyford into Colden Common go through the village and the ground is opposite the Black Horse P/H

Floodlights No

Colours Red and White striped shirts Black shorts Red socks Alternative Yellow with Royal Blue trimmed shirts Royal Blue shorts Royal Blue socks

Midweek 1st team Wednesday Reserves Tuesday

While season 2003/04 will long be remembered as our most successful yet (1st Team and Reserves each achieving a league & cup double); the two following have proven remarkable. Season 2004/05 saw us compete at Sydenhams Wessex League level for the first time. We started poorly and saw the manager leave midway through but, with Nigel Lights guidance, and Dean Higgins respected leadership, we ultimately won the inaugural Division 3 Championship! Then, last season we repeated our 2003/04 Hampshire Intermediate Cup success, beating West Wight 2-1 (Rich Lang & Dean Higgins).

Seeds sown in the late 19th Century were replanted in 1956 ~ with the Banford family (a name synonymous with the club) much to the fore ~ and they have blossomed over the last 20-odd years. Although founded as a Saturday club, CCFC has cause to thank their Sunday wing which provided the foundation for a remarkable rise through the leagues during the late 1980s early 1990s.

Competing within the Eastleigh and Southampton Football Leagues honours were sparse with just the Eastleigh Benevolent Cup and Southampton Junior Division 4 title jostling for space in the trophy cabinet! However, the decision to field a Sunday side ~ 1973 to 1983 ~ eventually provided glorious repercussions. An incredible haul of 24 Sunday league and cup trophys came under the expert managerial guidance of Ron Shaw and Mick Geddes before The force switched to CCFC Saturday football and rapid progression followed. Our journey from Soton Junior League Division Two to Hampshire League Division 1 took just six years guided by Ron Shaw, Chris and Ray Light, Rocky Garrett and Ken Brady (amongst others).

Keith Tollervey and Dave Hadfield led Common to its first Hampshire League championship, with Andy Long as captain, in 1991/92. A second title followed in 1995/96 (Steve Franklin & Barry Cox), sandwiching our 93/94 Southampton Senior Cup success.

Dave Hadfield and Keith Dumper preceded Steve Muddy Waters who took the helm and elusive success was registered again, the Andover Senior Cup in 2003. Dave Riddell took Muddys squad to 2003/04 glory but he left midway through 2004/05.

Meanwhile, having moved into Hampshire League (Combination) football Common Reserves took up the initiative shown by our 1st Team as, under successive managers ~ Kevin Dixon, Barry Cox, Tony Mucci, Steve Waters, Paul Allen and Elliott Costick, ~ we secured four Hampshire Combination Titles and the Trophyman Hampshire League Combination Cup twice in the period 1998 - 2004. Last term our Reserves reach the Final of the North Hants Senior Cup (term a club first) before Andover prevailed.

This season Paul Gilbert steps into the Reserve team managerial breach

Having enjoyed success and progression from previous Youth initiatives Colden Common FC has, again through its Under 16 and 18 sides - profited in the form of excellent players coming through the ranks to boost still further an excellent senior squad. Meanwhile Common Veterans continue to show The Club in the right light while gathering more and more members as the years go by.

Our home ground (lovingly tended by Eric Laversuch and his band) is the envy of most so it will be a wrench when we have to leave to progress.

Any small club needs a sound back-room and we are indeed fortunate to have an outstanding committee and loyal sponsors ~ H.J.DUNFORD & SON (Motors) LTD in particular ~ as well as many players who show CCFC the commitment and loyalty much respected around the County. Behind the scenes the likes of Jack and Cliff Banford, Eric Laversuch, Janet Lissenden, Ian Sreele, to name but a few, have all given, or still give, tirelessly to The Common Cause to help make The Friendly Club, Colden Common FC,. A Grande Olde Team to Play for!

WEBSITE

COWES SPORTS F.C.


Premier Division & Combination 1

Chairman Ian Lee 61 Park Road Cowes Isle of Wight PO31 7LY 01983 294805 (H)
 
Secretary Lee Bray 187 Staplers Road Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2DP 01983 522253 (H) 07919 233674 (M)

Ground Westwood Park Reynolds Close off Park Road Cowes Isle of Wight PO31 7EG 01983 293793

Directions Turn left out of the Cowes pontoon, 1st right up Park Road approx ½ mile take the 4th right into Reynolds Close.

Floodlights Yes

Colours Blue and White striped shirts Black shorts Blue socks Alternative Yellow shirts Yellow shorts Yellow socks

Midweek 1st team Tuesday Reserves Wednesday

Safety Officer Ian Lee 01983 294805

Youth Protection Officer Derek Ohren 01983 521775

WEBSITE

DOWNTON F.C.


Premier Division & Combination 1
Chairman Ian Drinkwater 67 Avon Meade Parsonage Park Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 1QR TEL: 01425 654926 (H)
Secretary Jim Blake 35 Orchard Road Morgans Vale Redlynch Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 2JA TEL: 01725 512347 (H) 07712 180548 (M)

Ground Brian Whitehead Sports Ground Wick Lane Downton Wiltshire SP5 3NF 01722 512162

Directions The ground is situated 6 miles south of Salisbury on the A338 to Bournemouth. In the village – sign to Sports Centre (to west) – this is Wick Lane – football pitch and Club approx ¼ mile on the left.

Floodlights Yes

Colours Red shirts White shorts Red socks

Alternative White shirts Black shorts White socks

Midweek 1st team Tuesday Reserves Wednesday

Safety Officer Paul Pollard

Youth Protection Officer Mike Pearce


EAST COWES VICTORIA F.C.

Division One

Chairman Dennis Cooper 67 Furlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AP 01983 525468 (H) 07862 293451 (M)

Secretary Darren Dyer
5 Acorn Gardens East Cowes Isle of Wight PO32 6TD 01983 298773 (H/F) 07725 128701 (M)

Ground Beatrice Avenue Whippingham East Cowes Isle of Wight PO32 6PA 01983 297165

Directions From East Cowes ferry terminal follow Well Road into York Avenue until reaching Prince of Wells PH, turn at the next right into Crossways Road then turn left into Beatrice Avenue, from Fishbourne follow signs to East Cowes and Whippingham Church, ground is 200 yards from the church on Beatrice Avenue.

Floodlights Yes

Colours Red and White striped shirts Black and Red shorts Black and Red socks

Alternative Light Blue shirts with Dark Blue trim Light Blue shorts Light Blue socks

Midweek Tuesday

Safety Officer Arthur Richards 01983 290547

Youth Protection Officer Karen Taylor 01983 299219

FAREHAM TOWN F.C.


Premier Division
Chairman Bob Ralls 11 Elaine Gardens Lovedean Waterlooville Hampshire PO8 9YD TEL: 02392 356939 (H) 07866 902632 (M) 02392 253250 (B) 02392 253496 (F)
Secretary Ian Tewson 16 Martin Avenue Stubbington Fareham Hampshire PO14 2RT TEL: 01329 662624 (H) 07930 853235 (M)
Programme Editor PaulProctor

Ground Cams Alders Football Stadium Cams Alders Palmerston Drive Fareham Hampshire PO14 4DH TEL: 07753 304856 (Club) 01329 282285 (Office)

Directions Leave the M27 at Junction 11. Follow signs A32 Fareham – Gosport. Pass under the viaduct with Fareham Creek on your left, straight over at the roundabout then fork right – B3385 signposted Lee-on-Solent. Over the railway bridge, Newgate Lane and turn immediately first right into Palmerston Business Park, follow the road to the ground.

Floodlights Yes

Colours Red shirts Black shorts Red socks Alternative White shirts Black shorts Black socks

Midweek 1st team Tuesday

WEBSITE

FARNBOROUGH NORTH END F.C.


Division One
Chairman Tim Copp 14 Gordon Walk Yateley Hampshire GU46 6AP TEL: 01252 658281 (H) 07770 304570 (M) 01252 871474 (F)
 
Secretary John Marchment
4 Linstead Road Farnborough Hampshire GU14 9HH TEL: 01276 34254 (H) 07795 845537 (M) 01252 679320 (F)

Ground Cody Sports and Social Club, Old Ively Road Pyestock Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0LS TEL: 01252 543009

Directions From M3 – Exit Junction 4A, follow A327 sign posted Farnborough. After approx 1 mile you will come to a roundabout, take the first exit left signposted Farnborough to Pyestock roundabout, take the first left. and go past the Nokia Offices on left to a small roundabout, go round and come back on yourself and turn left into Kennels Lane. Go past the entrance to Fleet Spurs FC to the roundabout. Take the second exit off into Ively Road, signposted Aldershot/Fleet (A323) and stay on this road for approx 1 mile. At the roundabout take the first exit which is a private road Old Ively Road. Go to the dead end turn left and then right into the car park. Clubhouse is in front of you.
From A325 – From Aldershot towards Farnborough take exit for Fleet.Travel along this road until roundabout, take third exit up private road and as above.

Floodlights Yes

Colours Red shirts Black shorts Black socks Alternative Yellow shirts Green shorts Yellow socks

Midweek Tuesday

Safety Officer Reg Denny TEL: 01276 32021

Youth Protection Officer John Marchment TEL: 01276 34254

FARNBOROUGH NORTH END - CLUB HISTORY
Farnborough North End came into existence on 11th May 1998 when Covies FC changed their name in order to avoid any confusion with the youth organisation of the same name and to identify themselves with the area they were about to move into in Farnborough (the 'north end' of Farnborough)

Originally formed as Farnborough Covenanters FC in 1967 by Keith Elliott of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Sand Hill, Hawley Estate, the Club was entered into the Woking and District League. By 1981 the team had become two teams and had progressed through to the top Division winning the Southern Railwayman's Orphanage Cup on the way. The Club's current President,Chairman and Secretary joined in 1974/75.

At the end of this period the Club became separate from the Church Youth Group it came from and changed its name to its nickname 'Covies'. The need to progress took the Club into the next League up where they went into the Surrey Intermediate League (Western) where they competed for nine years gaining promotion to the top Division of both the first and reserve sections and coming runners up in three cups.

The Club has lead a bit of a nomadic existence. In their early years they played at Knellwood, known better by some as King George V playing fields. In their Surrey Intermediate days the Club played at Cove Green and then at Queens Road in North Camp for around 10 years, the former home of Farnborough Town FC. The Club joined the Hampshire League in 1991 and after an initial period of struggle we established ourselves as a County League side. Farnborough Gate, Ringwood Road was the next home from 1998 till early 2005 and this venue served the Club well over its most successful period. We moved to our present home, the Cody Sports and Social Club, Farnborough on 11th February 2005 and look forward to developing this new home to meet the demands of senior football.

After several very successful seasons in the Hampshire League, in 2004 the Hampshire League merged with the Wessex League and North End moved over from Hampshire League Division One to the newly formed Wessex League Division Three. In 2005 North End gained promotion to Division Two of the Wessex League (now known as Division One), Step 6 in the National Pyramid and the season culminated in us winning the 'elusive' Hampshire Intermediate Cup against fellow Division Three side Otterbourne.

HONOURS

1969-70 Woking Div 3 Runners up, 1976-77 Woking Div 2 Runners up, 1976 -77 Orphanage Cup Winners, 1979 Snowy Cup Winners, 1980-81 Woking Div 1 Winners & undefeated Semi Finalists Hants Junior B Cup Winners, 1983-84 Surrey Intermediate Premier 3 Runners up & Surrey Intermediate Reserves 3 Runners up, 1984-85 Cove & Farnborough Charity Cup Winners, 1985-86 Farnborough & District League Div 4 Cup, 1987-88 Surrey Intermediate Premier 2 Runners up, 1998 -89 Surrey Intermediate Reserves 2 Champions, 1989-90 Hampshire Intermediate Cup Finalists, Surrey Intermediate League Cup Runners up & Farnborough & District Div 4 Runners up, 1990-91 Hampshire Cup Junior B Finalists, 1991-92 Aldershot FA Senior Cup Semi Finalists & Aldershot League Div 1 Champions, 1994-95 Eric Perrin Salver Semi Finalists & Farnborough & District Sunday Div 3 Cup Winners, 1995-96 Div 3 Cup Runners up, 1999 Yorktown 6-a-side Winners & Kenya 2000 Winners 7-a-side, 1999-2000 Camberley & District Sunday League Div 3 Champions, 2000-01 Hampshire Div 2 Champions, 2001-02 Hampshire Div 1 Runners up, 2003-04 Hampshire Div 1 Runners up, 2004-05 Hampshire Intermediate Cup Winners, 2005-06 Promoted to Wessex Division 2 (now Division 1)

WEBSITE

FAWLEY A.F.C.

Division One & Combination 2

Chairman Colin Stewart 4 The Warren Holbury Southampton SO45 2QB 02380 891428 (H) 07768 041437 (M) 02380 896812 (B)

Secretary Mrs Lin Gascoigne 28 Heatherstone Avenue Dibden Purlieu Southampton Hampshire SO45 4LH 02380 844365 (H) 02380 846674 (F)

Ground Waterside Sports and Social Club 179-181 Long Lane Holbury Southampton Hampshire SO45 2NP 02380 893750 (Club) 02380 896621 (Office)

Directions Leave the M27 at Junction 2 and follow the A326 to Fawley/Beaulieu. Head south for approx 7 miles. The Club is situated on the right hand side 2/3 mile after crossing the Hardley roundabout. The Club is positioned directly behind the service road on the right hand side.

Floodlights Yes

Colours Blue shirts Blue shorts Blue socks Alternative Yellow shirts Yellow shorts Yellow socks

Midweek 1st team Wednesday Reserves Wednesday

FLEET SPURS F.C.


Division Two & Combination 2
Chairman Chris Stokes 1 Brickyard Cottage Church Lane Ewshot Surrey GU10 5BQ TEL: 01252 850062 (H) 07802 202277 (M)
 
Secretary David Baverstock
46 Lysons Road Aldershot Hampshire GU11 1NF TEL: 01252 338572 (H) 07766 334551 (M)

Ground Kennels Lane Southwood Farnborough Hampshire

Directions From the M3 Junction 4A take the A327 towards Farnborough/Cove. Left at the roundabout, over the railway line, left at the next roundabout Kennels Lane is on the right opposite the Nokia building, entrance is 100 yards on the left.

Floodlights No

Colours Red and Blue shirts Blue shorts Blue socks Alternative Yellow shirts Black shorts Black socks

Midweek 1st team Tuesday Reserves Wednesday

WEBSITE

FLEETLANDS F.C.


Division Two & Combination 2
Chairman Craig Ancell 35 Carnarvon Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 3QP TEL: 02392 511711 (H) 07786 565437 (M) 02392 544592 (B)
 
Secretary George Mason
8 Spring Garden Lane Gosport Hampshire PO12 1HY TEL: 01329 589333 (H) 07962 139312 (M)

Ground DARA Fleetlands Lederle Lane Gosport Hampshire PO13 0AA TEL: 01329 239723

Directions From Junction 11 M27 take the A32 to Gosport, turn left after Fareham Reach Industrial Estate, signpost Fleetlands – Club 30 yards ahead on your right.

Floodlights No

Colours Red and Black striped shirts Black shorts Black socks Alternative 1st team Sky Blue shirts Sky Blue shorts Sky Blue socks Reserves Royal Blue shirts Royal Blue shorts Royal Blue socks

Midweek 1st team Thursday Reserves Tuesday

GOSPORT BOROUGH F.C.

Premier Division & Combination 1

Chairman John Stimpson 88 New Road Clanfield Waterlooville Hampshire PO8 0NJ 02392 592863 (H) 07765 848250 (M) 01730 301989 (B) 01730 301985 (F)  
Secretary Brian Cosgrave 2 Cavanna Close Rowner Gosport Hampshire PO13 0PE
01329 314117 (H&F)

Ground Privett Park Privett Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 0SX 02392 583986 (Club) 02392 514042 (Office)

Directions Leave the M27 at Junction 11, take the A32 Fareham to Gosport Road, at the Brockhurst roundabout (after 3 miles) take the 3rd exit into Military Road past HMS Sultan, left into Privett Road at the next roundabout. Ground is 300 yards on the left.

Floodlights Yes

Colours Yellow shirts Blue shorts Yellow socks Alternative 1st White shirts Navy Blue shorts Navy Blue socks Reserves Red shirts Red shorts Red socks

Midweek 1st team Tuesday Reserves Wednesday


GOSPORT BOROUGH - CLUB HISTORY
Sixty years old in 2004, Gosport Borough Athletic Club was founded just two weeks after the D-Day landings in 1944 in an initiative to bring back organised football, athletics, swimming and cycling to the town after a break of several years.
In their first season the football section of the club won the Portsmouth & District League Division 1 under the guidance of former Southampton player, Stan Cribb. The line-up at that time included Jimmy Scoular and Peter Harris who both went on to become full internationals.

For their second season, the club was accepted into the Hampshire League and won the Division 1 title at its first attempt. This feat was nor repeated for 31 seasons despite being a major force in Hampshire football during that period.

After winning successive Hampshire League titles in 1976/7 and 1977/8, Gosport were elected to the Southern Football League. In the first 4 seasons, the club never finished outside the top four and when the League restructured for the start of 1982/3, Gosport were placed in the Premier Division.Two years later Gosport lost their Premier Division status and were relegated to the Southern Division. However the team bounced straight back the following season with an incredible run of 16 wins in the final 19 games. In the final match they needed to win to secure promotion and they demolished Salisbury City by 5-0 in front of over 1500 spectators.

In 1987/8 relegation threatened but a run to the Final of the Hampshire Senior Cup lifted spirits. After winning the Final at The Dell, beating Farnborough Town, the team put together a good run of league results and relegation was averted.The club enjoyed its highest ever finish in 1988/9 finishing 7th in the Premier Division. However a mass exodus of players and change of management saw the club relegated to the Southern Division at the end of the next season and 2 years later they were relegated again to the Sydenhams Wessex League. After relegation the then Chairman, Ian Hay, appointed Roger Sherwood as Manager. The club had three good seasons under Sherwood but the only trophy win was the Wessex League Cup in 1992/3.

After Sherwood's departure at the start of the 1995/96 season, the Management Committee undertook a review of the Club's policies. It was decided to commence a period of financial consolidation and re-structuring. Three former Gosport players (John Hawes, Dave Pitt and Barry Cook) took up the running of the team with a new emphasis on forming a team of locally based players and developing an extensive youth policy.

In 1997, Boro' approached Gomer Football Club, a successful youth club to form an affiliation. Not only did it given the senior club the ability to tap into local talent as it emerges through the ranks, but it also gives boys the opportunity to aim for a higher standard of football than they might normally achieve when youth football ended. Nevertheless, Boro's position in the Sydenhams Wessex League continued to deteriorate. Dave Pitt and Barry Cook resigned in October 1999 after a particularly difficult start to the season. John Hawes became Chairman of the Club but resigned from that position after one year to return to his coaching role.During this period, Ian Hay restructured the Club's finances and implemented a new and relatively unique Trustee Scheme which it is hoped will give Gosport Borough a firm financial base for the future. Dave Taviner (another former player) took over as Caretaker Manager until former Reserve Manager Mick Marsh was appointed as the new First Team Manager in December 1999.

At the start of the 2000/01 season, Vice-Chairman John Stimpson was elected to the Chairmanship of the Club. He immediately agreed with Mick Marsh that the Club should continue to develop young local players and also look to include a mix of a few more experienced players in the First Team. Marsh, along with his assistant Gary Lee had five seasons at the helm. In that period the Club's gradual decline was halted and Boro' were once again heading in the right direction. In Marsh's five seasons the club finished in the top four on four occasions and reached the quarter-finals of the FA Vase in 2003/04.

With Marsh retiring from the game at the end of the 2004/05 season to move to Spain, the club appointed John Robson his successor but Robson's tenure only lasted a few months and in December 2005 the Club appointed Alex Pike as first team manager. Alex has the honour of being the Wessex League's most successful manager having won league and league cup honours on several occasions with his teams and also winning the FA Vase with Wimborne Town in 1992.

WEBSITE

HAMBLE ASSC F.C.


Premier Division & Combination 1
Chairman Peter Mence 35 Marls Road Botley Southampton Hampshire SO30 2EY TEL: 01489 783445 (H) 07854 661404 (M)
 
Secretary Matthew Newbold
Flat 6 72 Portsmouth Road Woolston Southampton Hampshire SO19 9AN TEL: 02380 342421 (H) 07917 451823 (M)

Ground Folland Park Kings Avenue Hamble-Le-Rice Southampton Hampshire SO31 4NF TEL: 02380 452173

Directions Leave the M27 at Junction 8 and take the turning for Southampton East At the Windhover roundabout take the exit for Hamble (B3397) Hamble Lane, proceed for 3 miles. Upon entering Hamble the ground is on the right via Kings Avenue, opposite the Harrier P/H.

Floodlights Yes

Colours Maroon shirts Maroon shorts Maroon socks

Alternative Sky Blue shirts Sky Blue shorts Sky Blue socks

Midweek 1st team Tuesday Reserves Wednesday

WEBSITE

HAMBLE CLUB F.C.


Division Two
Chairman John Foster ‘Hazelmere’ Hamble Lane Bursledon Southampton Hampshire SO31 8DR TEL: 02380 561573 (H)
Secretary Colin Williams
16 Coach Road Hamble Southampton Hampshire SO31 4JW TEL: 02380 454696 (H) 07977 324923 (M) 02380 455453 (F)

Ground Shell Mex/BP Ground Hamble Southampton Hampshire

Directions M27 Junction 8 follow the signs to Hamble. Continue for approx 3 miles over the railway bridge and at the sign to the Police Training College turn right over the railway track and through the gates to the Clubhouse.

Floodlights No

Colours Blue shirts with Red piping Blue shorts Blue socks Alternative Green shirts Black shorts Black socks

Midweek 1st team Wednesday

HAMWORTHY UNITED F.C.

Premier Division

Chairman Bruce Scammell 91 Lulworth Avenue Hamworthy Poole Dorset BH15 4DF 01202 667240 (H) 07850 930301 (M)  
Secretary Peter Gallop 51a Symes Road Hamworthy Poole Dorset BH15 4PR 01202 670792 (H/F) 07979 653327 (M)


Ground The County Ground Blandford Close Hamworthy Poole Dorset BH15 4BF 01202 674974

Directions From M27 to Cadnam – follow A31 to Ringwood – A347/A348 Ferndown - Bearcross – follow on this road until you pass the Mountbatten Arms on your left – turn right at next roundabout onto the A3049 and follow the signs to Dorchester and Poole. Continue on this dual carriageway over the flyover to the next roundabout – straight across and take the 2nd exit left off the dual carriageway to Upton / Hamworthy – go straight across 2 mini roundabouts and continue to Hamworthy passing the Co-op store on your left – then turn left at the 2nd set of traffic lights into Blandford Close.

Floodlights Yes

Colours Maroon and Sky Blue shirts Sky Blue shorts Maroon socks Alternative Sky and Maroon Shirts Sky Blue shorts Maroon socks

Midweek 1st teamWednesday

HAMWORTHY UNITED - CLUB HISTORY
A team was formed in the 1880's called Hamworthy St Michael's, winning their first trophy, the Whitehead Minor Cup in the 1899-1900 season.
Hamworthy Football Club was formed in 1926 and moved to the present ground formally known as the Nursery Ground in 1950. The Club amalgamated with Trinidad Old Boys at the start of the 1971-1972 season to form Hamworthy United Football Club as it is known today.

Hamworthy United have had great sucess at all levels over the years in various competitions, and hold the record of having been the only team to have played in every season of the Dorset Combination League since its formation, until it finished to become the Dorset Premier League at the end of the 2001 - 2002 season. After winning the League two years running they were promoted to the Wessex League Division One, winning the Wessex League Cup in their first season.

1ST TEAM HONOURS SINCE BECOMING HAMWORTHY UNITED

1976-1977 Dorset Combination League Winners (Manager Billy Elliott) and Dorset Senior Cup Finalists.

The Reserves again reached the semi finals of the Southampton FA Senior Cup, suffering defeat at the hands of VT FC.

1989-1990 Dorset Combination Cup Winners (Manager Irvine Brown)

1997-1998 Dorset Senior Cup Finalists(Manager Alan Powell)

1999-2000 Dorset Combination Cup Finalists (Manager Sean Bartlett)

2002-2003 Dorset Premier League Champions (Manager Sean Bartlett)

2003-2004 Dorset Premier League Champions (Manager Alex Pike) Dorset Premier League Charity League Winners Mark Frowde Memorial Cup Winners

2004-2005 Wessex League Cup Winners (Manager Alex Pike) Dorset Senior Cup Winners

2005-2006 Dorset Senior Cup Winners (Manager Phil Simkin)