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*{{flagicon|England}} [[Tyrone Mings]] - The defender became [[Mick McCarthy|Mick McCarthy's]] first signing for [[Ipswich Town F.C.|Ipswich Town]] in December 2012. He impressed on his [[Football League Championship|Championship]] debut on May 4, 2013. |
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*{{flagicon|England}} [[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. |
*{{flagicon|England}} [[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. |
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*{{flagicon|Wales}} [[Gareth Davies (footballer born 1973)|Gareth Davies]] - Played for [[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]] in the Premier League before ending his career at Chippenham. |
*{{flagicon|Wales}} [[Gareth Davies (footballer born 1973)|Gareth Davies]] - Played for [[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]] in the Premier League before ending his career at Chippenham. |
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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) | ||
| Chairman | Neil Blackmore | ||
| Manager | Nathan Rudge | ||
| League | Southern League Premier Division | ||
| 2012–13 | Southern League Premier Division, 15th | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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Chippenham Town is an English football club based in Chippenham, Wiltshire, which plays in the Southern League Premier Division, the seventh highest tier in the English league system. 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. Their current 2012-13 kit sponsor is Carpet Barn while the kit supplier is Uhlsport
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] After 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 replay by Worcester City.[2] Chippenham were also knocked out of the playoffs in the 2007–08 and 2009–10 seasons.[1]
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 for the 2012/13 season are sponsored by The Carpet Barn on both their home kit, all blue with white trim, and away kit, all white with blue trim.
Stadium
Chippenham Town play their home games at Hardenhuish Park, Bristol Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6LR.
They had an average attendance or 372 in the 2011/12 season. Chippenham had a nomadic existence for its earliest years before settling at Hardenhuish Park in 1919.[1] They added a clubhouse in 1979.[1]
Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Ex-players
Chippenham Town F.C. have had players go on to play in the Football League or in international matches
Tyrone Mings - The defender became Mick McCarthy's first signing for Ipswich Town in December 2012. He impressed on his Championship debut on May 4, 2013.- 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.
Gareth Davies - Played for Crystal Palace in the Premier League before ending his career at Chippenham.- 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.
- Mark Robinson - Made over 100 appearances for Barnsley before playing for Newcastle United under Kevin Keegan. An injury ended his career at Newcastle and he then played for Swindon Town for 8 years before ending his career at Chippenham.
- 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.
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
- Western Football League Cup:[3]
- Winners (2): 1999–2000, 2000–01
Records
Club records:[2]
- Best league position
- Second: Southern League Premier Division, 2003–04, 2004–05
- FA Vase
- Finalists 1999–2000
References
External links
- Official website
- Official Twitter Page
- Official Youtube Channel
- Chippenham Town at the Football Club History Database
- CTFC Norway Supporters Club
- BBC Wiltshire – News reports from BBC Wiltshire