Richmond Athletic F.C.
| Full name | Richmond Athletic Football Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1948 | |
| Ground | Jubilee Park, Richmond, Nelson, | |
| Chairman | Stu Reid | |
| Coach | Matt Campbell | |
| League | Nelson Pine Division 1 | |
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Richmond Athletic FC is a New Zealand soccer club, based in the South Island town of Richmond, Nelson, New Zealand. Their home ground is Jubilee Park.
Formed in 1948, Richmond Athletic changed its name to Richmond City in 2005.[1] In 2006 they won the local league and entered the play-offs for promotion to the Mainland Premier League, beating both Burnside FC and Avon United on aggregate. They lasted only two years before being relegated from the division following an aggregate loss to Christchurch United in the play-off. Following their demotion they reverted to their original name of Richmond Athletic.[1]
Richmond Athletic again earned the right to a promotion play-off in 2010, losing on aggregate after a 4-2 1st leg home win, and an away loss of 3-0.[1]
Richmond have reached round four of the Chatham Cup on several occasions, 1966, 1968, 1969 and 1977.
Richmond reached round three of the Chatham Cup in 2011 after knocking out Nelson Suburbs 2-1, however they lost to Coastal Spirit 5-3.
Richmond have managed to win the Nelson Pine Division 1 League back to back in 2010 and 2011 under coach Steve Bignall and Manager Rick Gower.
Playing Squad
2012 Senior Squad
1. Dylan Kawana-Waugh 2. Josh Johnston 3. Jaap van de Geest 4. James Davis 5. Bjorn van Ginkel 6. Jason Collett 7. Mike Campbell 8. Sam Barnett 9. Glen Pearless 10. Daryl Fenemor 11. Wiki Tafia 12. Joseph Gregan 13. William Ford 14. Brandon Dufeu 15. Bruno Fontana RGK. Ryan Rider
Coach: Matt Campbell Assistant Coach: Duncan White
Staff
President: Stu Reid Chairman: John White Coach: Matt Campbell Assistant: Duncan White
Notable former players
The following former Richmond Athletic players have represented their respective countries at international level:
