Full name | Bracknell Town Football Club | ||
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Nickname(s) | The Robins | ||
Founded | 1896 (as Old Bracknell Wanderers) | ||
Ground | Larges Lane, Bracknell (Capacity: 2,500 (150 seated)) |
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Manager | Steve McClurg Andy Keen |
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League | Hellenic League Premier Division | ||
2010–11 | Hellenic League Premier Division, 16th | ||
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Bracknell Town Football Club are a football club based in Bracknell, Berkshire, England. The club was formed in 1896. After years playing in local leagues the club joined the Surrey Senior League in the 1960s. After initial success Bracknell joined the Spartan League for several seasons before gaining promotion to the Isthmian League. After 20 seasons in the Ithsmian League system, in which they won Division Three, were runners up in Division two South, and were third in Division One, the club left to join the Southern Football League. After several seasons at the bottom of Division One West the club was relegated to the Hellenic Football League. The team plays in the Hellenic Football League Premier Division.
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History
Bracknell Town Football Club was formed in 1896 as Old Bracknell Wanderers and changed its name to Bracknell F.C. in 1949.[1][2] The club played in the local leagues until joining the Great Western League in 1959.[1] After four seasons in this league, and renaming the club Bracknell Town in 1962, the club was elected to the Surrey Senior League, which they won in 1969–70.[1][2] The club also won the league cup in 1968–69 and 1969–70.[1] After this success the club entered the Spartan League (later renamed the London Spartan League) and finished runners-up on goal average in 1975–76, in which they also reached the Fifth Round of the FA Vase.[3] After winning the league in 1982–83, they were promoted in 1984 to the Isthmian League Division Two South.[3] They were promoted to Division One as runners-up in 1985–86, finishing third in their highest ever league placing. However, in 1988–89, Bracknell Town was relegated and, following a reorganisation of the Isthmian League, were in Division Three in 1991–92.[3] They returned to the Isthmian League Division Two after winning the league in 1993–94, but after five seasons were relegated back down to Division Three.[3] After another league reorganisation in 2002–03, the club was moved into the Isthmian League Division One South, but moved to the Southern Football League Division One West after two seasons.[3] Bracknell were reprieved from relegation in 2008–09 but were relegated the following season to the Hellenic Football League Premier Division.[1]
Stadium
Bracknall play at Larges Lane Football Ground. They previously played at Downshire Arms and later on a ground in the location of Ranelagh School.[2] The club moved to Larges Lane in the 1930s, and a clubhouse was added in the 1960s.[4] Extra covering was added in 1994 in order to pass Isthmian League ground standards, which was later named the Quinton Stand after late club president Jack Quinton.[4]
Colours
Bracknell's home kit is red and white striped shirts, and red socks and socks.[5]
Squad
Players
- As of 10 February 2012.[6]
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Staff
- Chairman: Ian Nugent
- Co-Managers: Steve McClurg & Richard Whitty
- Coaches: Colin Arnett, Kevin Arnett, Bobby Langridge
- Joint Youth Team Manager: Steve Jenner
- Joint Youth Team Manager: David Wright
- Club Secretary: Tony Hardy
- Match Secretary: Darrell Freeland
Honours
List of the Bracknell Town's honours:[2]
- Isthmian League Division Two South
- Runners-up 1985–86
- Isthmian League Division Three
- Champions 1993–94
- London Spartan League
- Champions 1982–83
- Runners-up 1975–76
- London Spartan League Cup
- Winners 1974–75, 1981–82, 1982–83
- Runners-up 1975–76
- Surrey Senior League
- Champions 1969–70
- Surrey Senior League Cup
- Winners 1968–69, 1969–70
- Stimulus Cup
- Winners 1998–99
- Fielden Cup
- Winners 1950–51 and eight other occasions
- Ascot & District League
- Champions 1932–33
- Runners-up 1907–08
- Ascot & District League Second Division
- Champions 1913–14
- Ascot & District League First Division
- Champions 1911–12
- Ascot & District League Cup
- Winners 1908–09
Club records
- Best league performance: 3rd in Isthmian League Division One, 1986–87
- Best FA Cup performance: 1st round proper, 2000–01
- Best FA Trophy performance: 1st round proper, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05
- Best FA Vase performance: 5th round, 1975–76, 1982–83
- Record Attendance: 2,500 v Newquay, FA Amateur Cup 1971
- All-time scorer: Richard Whitty
- All-time appearances: James Woodcock
References
- ^ a b c d e Bracknell Town official website – History Accessed 10 February 2012
- ^ a b c d Bracknell Town official website – Info and Honours Accessed 11 February 2012
- ^ a b c d e f Football History Database – Bracknell Town Accessed 10 February 2012
- ^ a b Bracknell Town official website – Larges Lane Accessed 11 February 2012
- ^ Hellenic Football League – Bracknell Town Accessed 11 February 2012
- ^ "Bracknell Town Squad". Bracknell Town official website. 10 February 2012. http://www.bracknelltownfc.com/index.php/first-team/first-team-players/. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
External links
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