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'''Evesham United Football Club''' are an [[England|English]] football club based in [[Evesham]], [[Worcestershire]]. They reached the |
'''Evesham United Football Club''' are an [[England|English]] football club based in [[Evesham]], [[Worcestershire]]. They reached the first round proper of the [[FA Cup]] for the first time in the 2008–09 season. In 2005, they entered the [[Southern League Premier Division]] for the first time in their history but were relegated after just one season. They are affiliated to the [[Worcestershire County Football Association]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Evesham United FC was founded shortly after [[World War II]] by returning servicemen, replacing the town's earlier club Evesham Town, who had reached the [[FA Amateur Cup]] final in 1923. The new club started life in the Worcester League before switching to the [[Midland Football Combination|Worcestershire Combination]] in 1951, winning the league title in their second season in the league. After a second title win in 1955 they switched to the [[West Midlands (Regional) League|Birmingham & District League]] where they were coached by former Coventry City captain [[Charlie Timmins]] during the 1960–61 season. |
Evesham United FC was founded shortly after [[World War II]] by returning servicemen, replacing the town's earlier club [[Evesham Town F.C.|Evesham Town]], who had reached the [[FA Amateur Cup]] final in 1923. The new club started life in the Worcester League before switching to the [[Midland Football Combination|Worcestershire Combination]] in 1951, winning the league title in their second season in the league. After a second title win in 1955 they switched to the [[West Midlands (Regional) League|Birmingham & District League]] where they were coached by former Coventry City captain [[Charlie Timmins]] during the 1960–61 season. |
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In 1962 the club left the Birmingham League and, after a short spell in the Warwickshire League, rejoined the Worcestershire Combination, which was renamed the Midland Combination soon afterwards, and in which they were to remain until 1992. During this time they claimed three more league titles, after the last of which they stepped up to the [[Southern Football League|Southern League]]. In the 2004–05 season former [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]] player [[David Busst]] led them to promotion to the Premier Division but the club was relegated straight back down after just one season. |
In 1962 the club left the Birmingham League and, after a short spell in the Warwickshire League, rejoined the Worcestershire Combination, which was renamed the Midland Combination soon afterwards, and in which they were to remain until 1992. During this time they claimed three more league titles, after the last of which they stepped up to the [[Southern Football League|Southern League]]. In the 2004–05 season former [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]] player [[David Busst]] led them to promotion to the Premier Division but the club was relegated straight back down after just one season. |
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==Ground== |
==Ground== |
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The club initially played at Crown Meadow but in 1969 moved to Common Road. |
The club initially played at Crown Meadow but in 1969 moved to Common Road. In 2006, they sold this ground off for housing and ground-shared with [[Worcester City F.C.|Worcester City]] while a new purpose-built stadium was constructed on the outskirts of the town. |
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In March 2011 the new ground was completed, but due to safety and traffic issues it could not be used until a nearby roundabout was modified to allow easier access to the ground. Therefore, the club continued to play at [[St George's Lane]] for the |
In March 2011, the new ground was completed, but due to safety and traffic issues it could not be used until a nearby roundabout was modified to allow easier access to the ground. Therefore, the club continued to play at [[St George's Lane]] for the 2011–12 season. |
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On 7 July 2012 the club's new ground was officially opened by former [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] and [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] manager [[Ron Atkinson]],<ref>BBC Sport, https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-18754529, 2012</ref> and announced as the Spiers and Hartwell Jubilee Stadium. The first match played there took place between a Manchester United Legends side and Evesham United Old Boys.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eveshamunitedfc.com/first-team/evesham-united-old-boys-vs-manchester-united-legends/|title=Evesham United Old Boys vs Manchester United Legends 2012 Photos – Evesham United Football Club|website=www.eveshamunitedfc.com}}</ref> |
On 7 July 2012, the club's new ground was officially opened by former [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] and [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] manager [[Ron Atkinson]],<ref>BBC Sport, https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-18754529, 2012</ref> and announced as the Spiers and Hartwell Jubilee Stadium. The first match played there took place between a Manchester United Legends side and Evesham United Old Boys.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eveshamunitedfc.com/first-team/evesham-united-old-boys-vs-manchester-united-legends/|title=Evesham United Old Boys vs Manchester United Legends 2012 Photos – Evesham United Football Club|website=www.eveshamunitedfc.com}}</ref> |
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==Honours== |
==Honours== |
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*[[Midland Football Combination|Midland Combination]] Premier Division |
*[[Midland Football Combination|Midland Combination]] Premier Division |
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**Winners |
**Winners: 1991–92 |
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*[[Midland Football Combination|Midland Combination]] Division One |
*[[Midland Football Combination|Midland Combination]] Division One |
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**Winners |
**Winners: 1965–66, 1967–68, 1968–69. |
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*[[Midland Football Combination|Midland Combination]] Challenge Cup |
*[[Midland Football Combination|Midland Combination]] Challenge Cup |
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**Winners |
**Winners: 1953–54, 1987–88, 1991–92 |
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*[[Worcestershire Senior Urn]] |
*[[Worcestershire Senior Urn]] |
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**Winners |
**Winners: 1976–77, 1977–78 |
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*[[Worcestershire Senior Cup]] |
*[[Worcestershire Senior Cup]] |
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**Winners |
**Winners: 2008–09 |
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==Club records== |
==Club records== |
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*Best league performance: 9th in Southern League Premier Division, 2008–09 |
*Best league performance: 9th in Southern League Premier Division, 2008–09 |
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*Best [[FA Cup]] performance: 1st round, 2008–09 |
*Best [[FA Cup]] performance: 1st round proper, 2008–09 |
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*Best [[FA Trophy]] performance: 4th round, 2000–01 |
*Best [[FA Trophy]] performance: 4th round proper, 2000–01 |
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*Best [[FA Vase]] performance: quarter-finals, 1991–92 |
*Best [[FA Vase]] performance: quarter-finals, 1991–92 |
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| Full name | Evesham United Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Robins | ||
| Founded | 1945 | ||
| Ground | The Spiers & Hartwell Stadium, Evesham | ||
| Capacity | 3,000 | ||
| Chairman | Chris Wright | ||
| Manager | Mike Ford | ||
| League | Southern League Division One South | ||
| 2023–24 | Southern League Division One South, 7th of 19 | ||
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Evesham United Football Club are an English football club based in Evesham, Worcestershire. They reached the first round proper of the FA Cup for the first time in the 2008–09 season. In 2005, they entered the Southern League Premier Division for the first time in their history but were relegated after just one season. They are affiliated to the Worcestershire County Football Association.
History
Evesham United FC was founded shortly after World War II by returning servicemen, replacing the town's earlier club Evesham Town, who had reached the FA Amateur Cup final in 1923. The new club started life in the Worcester League before switching to the Worcestershire Combination in 1951, winning the league title in their second season in the league. After a second title win in 1955 they switched to the Birmingham & District League where they were coached by former Coventry City captain Charlie Timmins during the 1960–61 season.
In 1962 the club left the Birmingham League and, after a short spell in the Warwickshire League, rejoined the Worcestershire Combination, which was renamed the Midland Combination soon afterwards, and in which they were to remain until 1992. During this time they claimed three more league titles, after the last of which they stepped up to the Southern League. In the 2004–05 season former Coventry City player David Busst led them to promotion to the Premier Division but the club was relegated straight back down after just one season.
In 2008 the club reached the FA Cup first round for the first time. They eventually lost 2–0 away to Torquay United. Earlier in the competition they defeated Rushden and Diamonds of the Conference 2–0 with a brace from Danny Scheppel.
Ground
The club initially played at Crown Meadow but in 1969 moved to Common Road. In 2006, they sold this ground off for housing and ground-shared with Worcester City while a new purpose-built stadium was constructed on the outskirts of the town.
In March 2011, the new ground was completed, but due to safety and traffic issues it could not be used until a nearby roundabout was modified to allow easier access to the ground. Therefore, the club continued to play at St George's Lane for the 2011–12 season.
On 7 July 2012, the club's new ground was officially opened by former Manchester United and Aston Villa manager Ron Atkinson,[1] and announced as the Spiers and Hartwell Jubilee Stadium. The first match played there took place between a Manchester United Legends side and Evesham United Old Boys.[2]
Honours
- Midland Combination Premier Division
- Winners: 1991–92
- Midland Combination Division One
- Winners: 1965–66, 1967–68, 1968–69.
- Midland Combination Challenge Cup
- Winners: 1953–54, 1987–88, 1991–92
- Worcestershire Senior Urn
- Winners: 1976–77, 1977–78
- Worcestershire Senior Cup
- Winners: 2008–09
Club records
- Best league performance: 9th in Southern League Premier Division, 2008–09
- Best FA Cup performance: 1st round proper, 2008–09
- Best FA Trophy performance: 4th round proper, 2000–01
- Best FA Vase performance: quarter-finals, 1991–92
Players progressing to the Football League
Former players who have progressed into the Football League include Gary Stevens, Simon Brain, Kevin Rose, Andy Preece and Billy Turley.
References
- General
- Evesham United at the Football Club History Database
- Specific
- ^ BBC Sport, https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-18754529, 2012
- ^ "Evesham United Old Boys vs Manchester United Legends 2012 Photos – Evesham United Football Club". www.eveshamunitedfc.com.
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