Spelthorne Sports F.C.
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Spelthorne Sports Club is located on Staines Road West (A308) in Ashford, Middlesex, England. The club was founded in 1922 to supply sport for the local community.
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[edit] Club history
Historical archives show that some 63 acres of land between Charlton Village and Ashford Common were allotted at the inclosure to provide money for the buying of fuel for the poor. This land was later known as the Fuel estate or Parish farm. Between about 1895 and 1926 the land was sold at various times and the proceeds were invested in stock, of which the income was £115 in 1950.
As Spelthorne Sports purchased around 11 acres at this time, our initial outlay for the land was around £20, if development was allowed on this land today it would be valued at around £4,600,000. In the early years the club was little more than a converted air raid shelter surrounded by a large amount of London's western air defenses, the foundations of which are still within the grounds to this day.
[edit] Clubhouse and Facilities
Things are somewhat calmer and much improved at the club today and the clubhouse has been replaced with a purpose built club which houses a saloon bar that holds around 100 and functions hall with sprung dance floor that holds around 200 people.
Within the club house you will find three match play dart boards, a pool table, gaming machines 3 changing and shower rooms for our sportsmen / women and a subsidized bar, but above all a friendly atmosphere.
Our outside facilities with in 11 acres of land consist of 2 full size football pitches the main one being railed and posted all round and with its own new changing block with 3 changing rooms and kitchen, additionally we have a professionally maintained cricket pitch which boasts one of the best squares in the area, We also have 3 tennis courts and two grass training areas.
[edit] Sports and Activities
There are many sports and activity clubs to enjoy including football, cricket, tennis, darts, pigeon racing, golf and a card school.
[edit] Football at Spelthorne Sports Club
At Spelthorne, football is enjoyed throughout the weekend.
On a Saturday there are three teams. The first team, Spelthorne Sports F.C., play in the Middlesex County Football League Premier Division, a reserve team who play in the same league but in the Reserve Division and the third team who compete in the Hounslow and District Football League Division 1.
Spelthorne Sports F.C. joined the Middlesex County Football League in the 1992-1993 season.
On a Sunday the first team, Spelthorne Sports Club Sunday F.C., play in the Camberley and District Football League Premier Division and the reserves play in the same league but in Division 2.
[edit] Football Honours and League Standings
Spelthorne Sports F.C. 1st team league standings since competing in the Middlesex County Football League.
| Season | Position | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-93 | 7th | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 42 | 48 | 35 |
| 1993-94 | 11 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 29 | 43 | 24 |
| 1994-95 | 1 | 24 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 46 | 27 | 49 |
| 1995-96 | 7 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 29 | 37 | 24 |
| 1996-97 | 3 | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 32 | 25 | 40 |
| 1997-98 | 9 | 20 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 28 | 17 |
| 1998-99 | 3 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 18 | 35 |
| 1999-00 | 3 | 22 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 49 | 23 | 44 |
| 2000-01 | 7 | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 43 | 43 | 36 |
| 2001-02 | 1 | 24 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 63 | 23 | 51 |
| 2002-03 | 4 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 40 | 29 | 27 |
| 2003-04 | 10 | 32 | 15 | 4 | 13 | 52 | 53 | 49 |
| 2004-05 | 11 | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 48 | 58 | 39 |
| 2005-06 | 8 | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 38 | 36 | 48 |
[edit] External Links
http://spelthornesportsfc.co.uk
