Uckfield Town F.C.
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Uckfield Town F.C. are a football club based in Uckfield, England. They joined the Sussex County Football League Division Two in 1955. For the 2005-06 season, they are members of the Sussex County Football League Division Three.
They have four sides that play on a Saturday, and have recently entered a side into the Sussex County U18 Football League. The 1st XI are managed by the Sussex County League's youngest manager, 26 year old Adam Michaels. Twins Adam and Daniel Barnard are among the top players in the side, along with skipper Gary Sawyer and ex AFC Bournemouth goalkeeper Graham Leach. Uckfield Town FC finished 4th in the Sussex County League Division 3 in 2005, but slumped to 11th in 2006.
Their home colours are red and black shirts, with black shorts and black and red hooped socks. The club's nickname is "The Oakmen" - this is derived from the club motto "corda quercus" which in latin means "hearts of oak". Peter Walsh is the Chairman, and in keeping with the family feel of the club, his two sons Nick and Jamie regularly play for the 1st XI, as does Manager Adam Michaels' brother Matthew.
Uckfield Town FC play their home games at Victoria Pleasure Grounds, Uckfield, East Sussex and are sponsored by global fastenings manufacturer TR Fastenings.
Uckfield Town are well known for their vocal home supporters, known as the "Town Army".
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