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Millbrook A.F.C.
Full nameMillbrook Association Football Club
Nickname(s)The Magpies, The Brook
Founded1896
GroundJenkins Park, Millbrook
ChairmanSteve Hutson
ManagerRyan Swiggs
LeagueSouth West Peninsula League Premier Division West
2023–24Western League Premier Division, 18th of 18 (relegated)

Millbrook A.F.C. are a football club that represent Millbrook (near Torpoint) in Cornwall and compete in the South West Peninsula League.[1] The Reserve Team are part of the East Cornwall League.[2]

History

The Early Years (1896-1980)

The club was established in 1896 and competed at a local level for 84 years, the majority of these in the neighbouring Plymouth and District League. The club won a number of honours at this standard although there are no records online to support this.

The South Western League (1980-2007)

Millbrook joined the South Western League in 1980 and went onto to achieve notable success. They finished in the 'top 5' of the table, no less than 11 times, of which five of these occasions they finished within the 'top 3'.[3] In 1982, they finished as league runners-up (finishing one point behind eventual champions, Newquay) and went on to record seven 'top 5' finishes in succession as well as twice reaching the Cornwall Senior Cup Final (against Liskeard Athletic in 1984 and Bodmin Town in 1999). The club also reached the second qualifying round of the FA Vase on two occasions under former manager, Roger Fice. They were narrowly knocked out of the competition by Devon based clubs, Exmouth Town (2-1 in 2004-05) and Newton Abbot (3-2 in 2005-06) respectively.

The New SWPL (2007-2010)

In 2007, after 27 seasons in the South Western League, the club became founder members of the South West Peninsula League after the amalgamation of the Devon County League and the South Western League. The league consists of three divisions and involves clubs from the counties of both Devon and Cornwall. The Premier Division sits at Step 6 of the National League System, a step higher than the disbanded leagues.

Financial Issues and Demotion (2010-2014)

Due to financial issues, the club lost their South West Peninsula League status in 2010 and were demoted two divisions to Step 9 of the National League System (East Cornwall League, Division One). This was a massive blow to the club as they had competed at Step 7 for the past 30 years prior to this. Former club captain, Ben Ferguson, scored what proved to be the club's final goal in a 2-1 defeat to Truro City at Treyew Road.[4]

Return to the SWPL (2014-present)

In 2014, following two promotions in four seasons,[5] the club regained their proud South West Peninsula League.[6] They are now managed by former First Team assistant and Reserve Team manager, Ryan Swiggs.[7] Swiggs took over from Dane Bunney after the demotion in 2010 and led the club to four consecutive 'top 6' finishes. During this time, as well as the two promotions, the club also reached the East Cornwall League Cup Final (their first cup final in 15 years, which ended in defeat to bitter local rivals, Torpoint Athletic)[8] and set a new club record by scoring 104 goals in the 2011-12 season, albeit in the East Cornwall League, Division One.[9] Since the promotion in 2014, the club's financial position has improved dramatically. This has enabled Swiggs to build a solid foundation which has led to the club avoiding relegation. The club's ambition is to now push for promotion to Step 6 of the National League System for the first time in their history.

Ground

Jenkins Park

Millbrook play their home games at Jenkins Park, Mill Road, Millbrook, Cornwall, PL10 1EN. The ground was renamed Jenkins Park (formerly Mill Park) in February 2014 in honour of Reg Jenkins,[10] a native and resident of Millbrook who played in the Football League for Exeter City, Plymouth Argyle and Torquay United, as well as for Rochdale, where he was voted the club's greatest-ever player in a BBC poll in the late-1990s.[11]

Main Stand

In 2016, the club put their recent financial issues (the voluntary demotion in 2010) behind them by renovating the main stand.[12]

Records (1980-present)

League

  • South Western League:
    • Runners-up: 1981–82
    • 3rd place: 1983–84, 1985–86, 1986–87, 2004–05
    • 4th place: 1982–83, 2003–04
    • 5th place: 1984–85, 1987–88, 1999–00, 2000–01
  • East Cornwall League:
    • Runners-up (in Division One): 2011-12 (promoted to Premier Division)
    • 3rd Place (in Premier Division): 2013-14 (promoted to South West Peninsula League)
    • 5th place (in Division One): 2010-11

Cup

References

  1. ^ Millbrook AFC Twitter
  2. ^ 1st Team Pitchero
  3. ^ Football Club History: Millbrook Football Club History
  4. ^ Millbrook denied fitting end to league existence Western Morning News
  5. ^ East Cornwall League F.C.H.D.
  6. ^ Promotion to SWPL Twitter
  7. ^ South West Peninsula Football League: Club Directory South West Peninsula League
  8. ^ ECPL Rowett Insurance Cup Final Cornwall Football Forum
  9. ^ East Cornwall League F.C.H.D.
  10. ^ Millbrook rename home to celebrate modest life of 'Big' Reg Jenkins Plymouth Herald
  11. ^ Reg Jenkins Passes Away Rochdale A.F.C.
  12. ^ Main Stand Twitter

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