Bracknell Town F.C.
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| 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) | ||
| Chairman | Chris Day | ||
| Manager | Mark Tallentire | ||
| League |
Hellenic Football League Premier Division | ||
| 2015–16 |
Hellenic Football League Premier Division, 9th | ||
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Bracknell Town Football Club are a football club based in Bracknell, Berkshire, England. The club was formed in 1896. The club is affiliated to the Berks & Bucks Football Association.[1] The clubs nickname is The Robins.[2] They currently play in the Hellenic League Premier Division.
History
Bracknell Town Football Club was formed in 1896 as Old Bracknell Wanderers and changed its name to Bracknell F.C. in 1949.[3][4] The club played in the local leagues until joining the Great Western League for the 1958–59 campaign.[5] 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.[4][6] The club also won the league cup in 1968–69 and 1969–70.[3] 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.[7]
After winning the London Spartan league in 1982–83, they joined the Isthmian League Division Two South after the 1983–84 season.[7] They were promoted to Division One as runners-up in 1985–86, finishing third in their highest ever league placing.[8] However, in 1988–89, Bracknell Town was relegated and, following a reorganisation of the Isthmian League, were in Division Three in 1991–92.[7] 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.[9][10] 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.[7] Bracknell were reprieved from relegation in 2008–09, when Winchester City F.C. were deducted three points saving the club on goal difference.[11][12] However, despite the reprieve the club could not save themselves from relegation to the Hellenic Football League Premier Division at the end of the 2009–10 season.[13]
The club then spent two seasons in the Hellenic premier Division before being relegated to Division One east at the end of the 2011–12 season.[14] Bracknell Town after being relegated then employed management duo of Steve Nebbett and Danny Oliphant in May 2012.[15]
Stadium
Bracknell play at Larges Lane football stadium, Bracknell, RG12 9AN.
They previously played at Downshire Arms and later on a ground in the location of Ranelagh School.[4] The club moved to Larges Lane in the 1930s, and a clubhouse was added in the 1960s.[16] 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.[16]
Colours
Bracknell's home kit is red with white accent shirts, and red shorts and socks.[17]
Squad
First Team
- As of 22 November 2012.[18]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Development Team
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Staff
- Chairman: Chris Day
- Manager: Mark Tallentire
- Assistant-Manager: TBC
- 1st Team Coach: Lee Simpson
- Reserve/Development Team Manager: Liam Day
- Youth Team Manager: Dan Sleet
- Youth Team Assistant Manager: TBC
- Club Secretary: Dave Bell
Honours
League honours
- Allied Counties Youth League South
- Winners (1): 2011-12
- Isthmian League Division Two South[7]
- Runners-up (1): 1985–86
- Isthmian League Division Three[7]
- Champions (1): 1993–94
- London Spartan League[7]
- Champions (1): 1982–83
- Runners-up (2): 1975–76, 1981–82
- Surrey Senior League[7]
- Champions (1): 1969–70
- Ascot & District League[4]
- Champions (1): 1932–33
- Runners-up (1): 1907–08
- Ascot & District League First Division[4]
- Champions (1): 1911–12
- Ascot & District League Second Division[4]
- Champions (1): 1913–14
Cup honours
- Hellenic League President's Reserve Cup
- Winners (1): 2013-14
- Berks & Bucks Senior Cup:[4][19]
- Runners-up (2): 1981–82, 2003–04
- London Spartan League[4]
- Winners (3): 1974–75, 1981–82, 1982–83
- Runners-up (1): 1975–76
- Surrey Senior League Cup
- Winners (2): 1968–69, 1969–70
- Stimulus Cup
- Winners (1): 1998–99
- Fielden Cup[4][20]
- Winners (9): 1950–51 and eight other occasions
- Ascot & District League Cup
- Winners (1): 1908–09
Records
Club Records
- Highest League Position:[7] 3rd in Isthmian League Division One, 1986–87
- FA Cup best performance:[7] First Round 2000–01
- FA Trophy best performance:[7] First Round 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05
- FA Vase best performance:[7] Fifth Round 1975–76, 1982–83
- Record Attendance:[4] 2,500 v Newquay, FA Amateur Cup 1971
Player Records
- All-time scorer:[3] Richard Whitty
- All-time appearances: James Woodcock
Former players
- Players that have played/managed in the football league or any foreign equivalent to this level (i.e. fully professional league).
- Players with full international caps.
Phil Alexander- Michael Hector
- Graham Lewis
- Damien Markman
- Jermaine McGlashan
- Gareth Risbridger
Billy Sweetzer
Former coaches
- Managers/Coaches that have played/managed in the football league or any foreign equivalent to this level (i.e. fully professional league).
- Managers/Coaches with full international caps.
References
- ↑ FA Community Clubs BerksBucksFA
- ↑ "Robins back on promotion track / Bracknell News / Sport / Bracknell Town". Bracknellnews.co.uk. 2012-12-07. Retrieved 2012-12-22.
- 1 2 3 Bracknell Town official website – History Accessed 10 February 2012
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Bracknell Town official website – Info and Honours Accessed 11 February 2012
- ↑ "Great Western Combination 1939–1964". Nonleaguematters.net. Retrieved 2012-12-22.
- ↑ "Surrey Senior League 1922–1978". Nonleaguematters.net. Retrieved 2012-12-22.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Football History Database – Bracknell Town Accessed 10 February 2012
- ↑ "Isthmian League 1980–1990". Nonleaguematters.net. Retrieved 2012-12-22.
- ↑ "Isthmian League 1990–1997". Nonleaguematters.net. Retrieved 2012-12-22.
- ↑ "Isthmian League 1997–2003". Nonleaguematters.net. Retrieved 2012-12-22.
- ↑ "Bracknell Town FC boosted by Winchester City FC's points deduction – Goalpost – Football – Sport – getwokingham – The Wokingham Times". getwokingham. 2009-05-28. Retrieved 2012-12-22.
- ↑ "Southern League 2001–2011". Nonleaguematters.net. Retrieved 2012-12-22.
- ↑ "Hellenic Premier preview: Bracknell Town FC – Goalpost – Football – Sport – getbracknell – Bracknell Forest Standard". getbracknell. 2010-08-10. Retrieved 2012-12-22.
- ↑ "Great escape ends in tears for Bracknell Town / Bracknell News / Sport / Football". Bracknellnews.co.uk. 2012-04-19. Retrieved 2012-12-22.
- ↑ "Steve Nebbett eyes up the good times for Bracknell Town – Goalpost – Football – Sport – getwokingham – The Wokingham Times". getwokingham. 2012-05-31. Retrieved 2012-12-22.
- 1 2 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. 22 November 2012. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- ↑ "Football Club History Database – Berks & Bucks County Cups". Fchd.info. Retrieved 2012-12-22.
- ↑ "Fa.Cup Preview:Bracknell Vs Bees". Angelfire.com. 2003-10-24. Retrieved 2012-12-22.
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