Chippenham Town F.C.
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| Full name | Chippenham Town Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Bluebirds | ||
| Founded | 1873 | ||
| Ground | Hardenhuish Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire (Capacity: 2,815 (500 seated)) |
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| Chairman | John Applegate | ||
| Manager | Adie Mings | ||
| League | Southern League Premier Division | ||
| 2010–11 | Southern League Premier Division, 7th | ||
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Chippenham Town is an English football club based in Chippenham, Wiltshire, which plays in the Southern League Premier Division. They are nicknamed the Bluebirds and they play their home matches at Hardenhuish Park. Their home kit consists of a blue shirt, blue shorts and blue socks. In the 1999–2000 season they reached the FA Vase final at Wembley Stadium but lost 1–0 to Deal Town.
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[edit] History
Chippenham Town Football Club was formed in 1873 and joined the Western Football League in 1904.[1] After an unsuccessful start, the club left and played in the Wiltshire League, winning the championship in 1907–08 and 1908–09.[1] The club won the championship and Wiltshire senior cup three times in the 1920s, plus a quadruple of Wiltshire trophies in 1928–29.[1] Following their successes in the Wiltshire League, the club rejoined the Western League for the 1930–31 season.[2] The club turned professional in 1948–49 after being taken over by local businessman, George Flower.[1] The club then won the Western League in 1951–52 and reached the First Round of the FA Cup for the first time, eventually being knocked out by Leyton.[1][2] They were runners up of the Western League in 1954–55.[2] However, they left the league briefly in the early 1960s to rejoin the Wiltshire League, before spending five seasons in the Hellenic Football League.[1] Aftern returning to the Western League in 1976–77, Chippenham were champions of the Western League Division One in 1980–81 and were promoted to the Premier Division.[1] Chippenham finished runner-up in the [[FA Vase in 1999–2000 and in 2000–01, the club finished runners up in the Premier Division and gained promotion to the Southern Football League Division One West, finishing runners-up in their first season, being promoted to the Southern League Premier Division.[1] They finished runners-up in 2004–05, however, they failed to progress in the playoffs.[1] The following season they were also knocked out at the playoff stage, however, they did progress to the 2005–06 FA Cup First Round, being knocked out in a reply by Worcester City.[2] Chippenham were also knocked out of the playoffs in the 2007–08 and 2009–10 seasons.[1]
[edit] Kit and colours
The club originally played in black and white, but changed to blue and white after turning professional in 1948–49.[1] Chippenham Town are sponsored by Borough Parade Shopping on their home kit, with Costcutter on the back.[citation needed] Chippenham's away kit is all white and is sponsored by Specsavers.[citation needed]
[edit] Stadium
The club play at Hardenhuish Park on Bristol Road, situated near Hardenhuish School and Sheldon School and is next to Chippenham Sports Club. They had an average attendance of 411 in the 2010–11 Season.[citation needed] Chippenham had a nomadic existance for its earliest years before settling at Hardenhuish Park in 1919.[1] They added a clubhouse in 1979.[1]
[edit] Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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[edit] Ex-players
Chippenham Town F.C. have had players go on to play in the Football League or in international matches
James Constable- Walsall F.C. bought James from Chippenham, he has since played for Kidderminster Harriers , Shrewsbury Town and currently plays for Oxford United F.C. He was the first ever player to score in a final in the new Wembley Stadium, he scored two in the 2007 F.A Trophy Final. He scored 1 goal in Oxford's play off final victory at Wembley as well and will now play in League 2. He has also played for England C Team.- Charlie Griffin- Charlie has played for teams like Swindon Town, Wycombe Wanderers and helped Stevenage win promotion to the football league. He currently plays for Forest Green Rovers. His younger brother, Alan Griffin, still plays for the club.
- Peter Trego- The Somerset County Cricket Club fast bowler had a brief stint at the club in goal when there was a lack of keepers through injury. During his spell he scored from the edge of his box lobbing the opposition goalie. He also featured in the clubs second only appearance in the First Round Proper of the FA Cup against Worcester City FC who won the replay at St Georges Lane.
[edit] Honours
- Southern Football League Premier Division
- Runners-up 2004–05
- Southern Football League Division One West
- Runners-up 2001–02
- Western Football League Premier Division
- Champions 1951–52
- Runners-up 1954–55, 2000–01
- Western Football League Division One
- Champions 1980–81
- Wiltshire Football League
- Champions 1907–08, 1908–09, three other times in 1920s
- Wiltshire Premier Shield
- Winners 1966, 1987, 1989, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2011
- Les Phillips Cup
- Winners 1999–2000, 2000–01
[edit] Records
Club records:[2]
- Best league position
- Second: Southern League Premier Division, 2003–04, 2004–05
- FA Vase
- Runners-up 1999–2000
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Official website
- Chippenham Town at the Football Club History Database
- Unofficial fans forum
- Norwegian Supporters Club
- BBC Wiltshire – News reports from BBC Wiltshire
