Farnborough F.C.

Farnborough

Full name

Farnborough Football Club

Nickname(s)

Boro, The Yellows

Founded

2007

Ground

Cherrywood Road,
Farnborough

Capacity

7,000

Manager

Spencer Day

League

Southern League Division One Central

2015–16

Isthmian League Premier Division, 18th (demoted)

Website

Club home page

Home colours

Away colours

Farnborough Football Club is an English football team that will play in the Southern League Division One Central after being demoted from the Isthmian League Premier in 2015-16. Their home ground is known as Cherrywood Road, based in Farnborough, Hampshire. Their primary colours are all yellow with blue trim. Farnborough FC is a "phoenix" club, founded out of the demise of Farnborough Town F.C. in 2007.

History

Farnborough F.C. began in the Southern League Division One South & West under the guidance of Andy Clement and Steve Moss (who later resigned to be replaced by Ian Savage). Farnborough's first league match was a short away trip to Godalming Town, where a lob by Ray Spence and a double by Rob Saunders, gave 'Boro a 3-0 halftime lead. However, in a second half played in driving rain, 'Boro tired and eventually drew the match 3-3. Another notable event of the season was a 5-1 drubbing of local rivals Fleet Town. Farnborough clinched the title at home against Windsor & Eton with a 1-1 draw thanks to a goal from captain Paul Harkness and were promoted to the Southern League Premier Division. The club also reached the final of the Hampshire Senior Cup, but lost 1-0 to Basingstoke Town.

The 2008-09 season brought many hopes, but they lost back to back promotion hopes as Corby Town won the league. Promotion hopes were dashed again as Gloucester City won the play-off final 1-0 at Cherrywood Road.

In the 2009/10 season, with the team easily on course for the league title, the club were forced to battle a winding up order in court. This led to rumours of more financial peril just three seasons after the new club formed. On 17 April 2010 they officially claimed top spot in the Southern League Premier Division, and were promoted to Conference South.

In November 2011 Spencer Day, from Chertsey Town of the Southern League Division One Central, was appointed as manager replacing Garry Haylock.^[1]

Farnborough were relegated from the Conference South in 2015 and were placed in the Isthmian League Premier Division. However, after only one season, Farnborough were demoted in 2016 and will now play in the Southern League Division One Central for the 2016/17 season.^[2]

Stadium

Farnborough play their home games at Cherrywood Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8UD.

Current squad

First-team squad

As of 25 November 2016

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.	Position	Player
—	GK	Aaron Bufton
—	GK	Joel Driscoll
—	DF	Keith Emmerson
—	DF	Josh Huggins
—	DF	Curtis Osano
—	DF	John Oyenuga
—	DF	Sam Pearce (on loan from Gosport Borough)
—	DF	Ollie Treacher
—	MF	Jack Barton

No.	Position	Player
—	MF	Nic Ciardini
—	MF	Courtney Fearn
—	MF	Lewis Hayden
—	MF	Michael Onovwigun
—	MF	Femi Orenuga
—	MF	Sam Shaban
—	FW	Perry Coles
—	FW	Dennis Oli
—	FW	Eddie Smith

Academy players registered for first team

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.	Position	Player
—	DF	Ethan Allen (on loan at Badshot Lea)
—	DF	Jordan Goater (on loan at Badshot Lea)
—	DF	Jack Hellewell

No.		Position	Player
—		MF	Jamal Batchilly
—		MF	Andrew Pearson

Notable former players

This is a list of Farnborough Town and Farnborough F.C. players who have or still play in the Football League and above. Also included are players with international caps.

Farnborough Town Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.		Position	Player
		MF	Andy Ansah (former league player and actor)
		FW	Rocky Baptiste (scorer of FA Cup goals)
		FW	Dennis Bailey (former League player)
		FW	Ken Charlery (former League player and international)
		DF	Anthony Charles (current League player)
		FW	Doudou (former League player)
		FW	Leroy Griffiths (former League player)
		DF	Jim Hicks (former League player)
		MF	Matt Holland (whilst on loan – former League player and international)
		FW	Murray Jones (former League player in England and China)
		MF	Michael Kightly (whilst on loan – current League player and England U21 international)
		FW	David Leworthy (former League player)
		MF	Tommy Mason (former international)
		FW	Dennis Oli (whilst on loan – former League player)
		FW	Richard Pacquette (current international)
		GK	Tony Pennock (former League player and non-league international)
		DF	Jim Rodwell (former League player)
		FW	Trevor Senior (former League player)
		MF	Martin Rowlands (former League player and international)
		MF	Ryan Semple (whilst on loan – former League player)
		GK	Maik Taylor (current League player and international)
		MF	George Torrance (former League player)
		DF	Richard Walden (former League player)

Farnborough F.C. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.		Position	Player
		FW	Bradley Bubb (League player and current international)
		FW	Byron Bubb (former League player and current international)
		DF	Nick Burton (former League player)
		FW	Iyseden Christie (former League player)
		FW	Jamie Cureton (former League player)
		MF	Scott Donnelly (former League player)
		MF	Junior Eldstål (current Malaysia Squad member)
		MF	Elvis Hammond (former League player)
		GK	Dominique Jean-Zéphirin (current international)
		MF	Jack King (current League player)
		GK	Simon Moore (League player and player for the Isle of Wight team at the Island Games)
		DF	Sacha Opinel (former League player)
		MF	Joe Ralls (current League player)
		FW	Marcus Richardson (former League player)
		FW	Neville Roach (former League player)
		FW	Jean-Michel Sigere (former League player)
		GK	Chris Tardif (former League player and player for Guernsey team at the Island Games)
		MF	Jed Wallace (current League player)
		DF	David Woozley (former League player)
		MF	Simon Wormull (former League player)
		FW	James Younghusband (current international)

Honours

League honours

London Spartan League:^[3]
- Winners (1): 1975–76
'Southern League South & West
- Winners (1): 2007-08
Southern League Premier Division:
- Winners (1): 2009-10
- Runners-Up (1): 2008-09
Conference South:
- Runners-Up (1): 2010-11

Cup honours

London Senior Cup:^[4]
- Runners up (1): 1981–82
London Spartan League Cup:^[3]
- Winners (1): 1975–76

Club records

As Farnborough Town FC

Best league position: 5th in Football Conference (level 5), 1991–92
Best FA Cup performance: 4th Round (vs Arsenal L 1–5), 2002–03
Best FA Trophy performance: Quarter-finals, 1991–92 and 2002–03
Best FA Vase performance: Semi-finals, 1975–76 and 1976–77

As Farnborough FC

Best league position: 2nd in Conference South (level 6), 2010–11
Best FA Cup performance: 4th Qualifying Round, 2009–10
Best FA Trophy performance: 2nd Round, 2008–09

Timeline

As Farnborough Town FC

1968 – Started up as Farnborough Town F.C.
1975–76 – F.A. Vase semi-finalists
1976–77 – Joined Athenian League Division Two. Athenian League Division Two Champions. F.A. Vase semi-finalists
1977–78 – Joined Isthmian League Division Two
1978–79 – Isthmian League Division Two Champions; promoted to Division One
1984–85 – Isthmian League Division One Champions; promoted to Premier Division
1988–89 – Isthmian League runner-up; promoted to Conference
1989–90 – Finished second bottom in Conference; relegated to Southern League Premier Division
1990–91 – Southern League Champions; promoted back to Conference
1992–93 – Finished second bottom in Conference (again); relegated back to Southern League Premier Division
1993–94 – Southern League Champions (2nd time); promoted to Conference
1998–99 – Finished bottom in Conference; relegated Isthmian League Premier Division
2000–01 – Isthmian League Champions; promoted back to Conference
Summer 2006–07 – Reformed as Farnborough F.C.

As Farnborough FC

2007–08 – Southern League Div 1 South & West Champions, promoted to Southern League Premier Division; Hampshire Senior Cup runners up
2008–09 – Southern League Premier runners up, Southern League Premier Play-Off runners up
2009–10 – Southern League Premier League Winners, promoted to Conference South
2010–11 – Conference South Play-Off runners up

League and cup history

Season	League	Tier	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Position	FA Cup	FA Trophy
2007–08	Southern Football League Division One South & West	8	42	27	8	7	120	48	+72	89	1st of 22	1Q	1R
2008–09	Southern Football League Premier Division	7	42	23	14	5	67	38	+31	83	2nd of 22 Play-off final losers	1Q	1Q
2009–10	Southern Football League Premier Division	7	42	28	9	5	100	44	+56	93	1st of 22	1Q	1Q
2010–11	Football Conference Conference South	6	42	25	7	10	83	47	+36	82	2nd of 22 Play-off final losers	1Q r	3Q
2011–12	Football Conference Conference South	6	42	15	6	21	52	79	-27	46	16th of 22	2Q	1Q
2012–13	Football Conference Conference South	6	42	19	7	16	76	75	+1	50	13th of 22	2Q	1Q r
2013–14	Football Conference Conference South	6	42	16	4	22	62	78	-16	52	16th of 22	2Q	2R
2014–15	Football Conference Conference South	6	40	8	6	26	42	101	-59	30	20th of 21	3Q r	3Q

Q = Qualifying round; R = proper round; r = reply
Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points

Bisley F.C./ Farnborough FC Reserves

The formation of Farnborough FC also saw a new era in terms of the reserves set up. Rather than fielding a team in a reserves league, Farnborough entered into a partnership with local team, Bisley of the Hellenic Football League, Division West. The arrangement can best be described as that of a feeder team. Due to planning restraints Bisley have been unable to achieve promotion to a higher level, so their chairman Simon Hollis transferred to Farnborough's board, later becoming chairman of the main club. Farnborough players who have not made the match squad or are returning from injury are cross-registered with Bisley, and promising Bisley players provide cover for Farnborough with the chance to achieve a permanent step up to a higher level. For instance defender Adam Doyle initially played for Bisley having impressed on trial for Farnborough and Bisley F.C. Striker Greg Alexander made a number of appearances for Farnborough during the 2007/2008 season scoring 2 goals.

At the end of the 2008/2009 season it was announced that Bisley F.C. would cease to operate as a separate team and instead be registered as a reserve team, Farnborough FC Surrey. This would enable contracted Farnborough players to play reserve team football, although the team will remain in the Hellenic Football League. Eventually the team entered the league as the more plain Farnborough Reserves.

Additionally Bisley's youth teams were taken over by Farnborough and renamed Farnborough Elite.

References

↑ "Farnborough appoint Day as boss to replace Haylock". BBC. 15 November 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
↑ http://www.kingstonian.com/news/2016-17-ryman-league-constitution-1614265.html
1 2 "History | Bracknell Town Football Club". Bracknelltownfc.com. Retrieved 2012-12-22.
↑ "Memorandum Of Procedures For Dealing With Misconduct Occurring". Docstoc.com. 2010-04-24. Retrieved 2013-04-09.

External links

Official site
Farnborough Town at the Football Club History Database

Southern League

Premier Division	Banbury United Basingstoke Town Biggleswade Town Cambridge City Chesham United Chippenham Town Cinderford Town Cirencester Town Dorchester Town Dunstable Town Frome Town Hayes and Yeading United Hitchin Town Kettering Town King's Langley King's Lynn Town Leamington Merthyr Town Redditch United Slough Town St Ives Town St Neots Town Stratford Town Weymouth

Division One Central	AFC Dunstable Arlesey Town Ashford Town Aylesbury Aylesbury United Barton Rovers Beaconsfield SYCOB Bedford Town Chalfont St Peter Egham Town Farnborough Fleet Town Hanwell Town Histon Kempston Rovers Kidlington Marlow Northwood Petersfield Town Potters Bar Town Royston Town Uxbridge

Division One South & West	AFC Totton Barnstaple Town Bideford Bishop's Cleeve Bridgwater Town Didcot Town Evesham United Hereford Larkhall Athletic Mangotsfield United North Leigh Paulton Rovers Salisbury Shortwood United Slimbridge Swindon Supermarine Taunton Town Tiverton Town Wantage Town Wimborne Town Winchester City Yate Town

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