Farnborough F.C.
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| Full name | Farnborough Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Boro, The Yellows | ||
| Founded | 2007 | ||
| Ground | Cherrywood Road, Farnborough | ||
| Capacity | 7,000 | ||
| Manager | Spencer Day | ||
| League | National League South | ||
| 2023–24 | National League South, 8th of 24 | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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Farnborough Football Club is an English football team that will play in the Southern League Division One Central after being demoted from the Isthmian League Premier in 2015-16. Their home ground is known as Cherrywood Road, based in Farnborough, Hampshire. Their primary colours are all yellow with blue trim. Farnborough FC is a "phoenix" club, founded out of the demise of Farnborough Town F.C. in 2007.
History
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Farnborough F.C. began in the Southern League Division One South & West under the guidance of Andy Clement and Steve Moss (who later resigned to be replaced by Ian Savage). Farnborough's first league match was a short away trip to Godalming Town, where a lob by Ray Spence and a double by Rob Saunders, gave 'Boro a 3-0 halftime lead. However, in a second half played in driving rain, 'Boro tired and eventually drew the match 3-3. Another notable event of the season was a 5-1 drubbing of local rivals Fleet Town. Farnborough clinched the title at home against Windsor & Eton with a 1-1 draw thanks to a goal from captain Paul Harkness and were promoted to the Southern League Premier Division. The club also reached the final of the Hampshire Senior Cup, but lost 1-0 to Basingstoke Town.
The 2008-09 season brought many hopes, but they lost back to back promotion hopes as Corby Town won the league. Promotion hopes were dashed again as Gloucester City won the play-off final 1-0 at Cherrywood Road.
In the 2009/10 season, with the team easily on course for the league title, the club were forced to battle a winding up order in court. This led to rumours of more financial peril just three seasons after the new club formed. On 17 April 2010 they officially claimed top spot in the Southern League Premier Division, and were promoted to Conference South.
In November 2011 Spencer Day, from Chertsey Town of the Southern League Division One Central, was appointed as manager replacing Garry Haylock.[1]
Farnborough were relegated from the Conference South in 2015 and were placed in the Isthmian League Premier Division. However, after only one season, Farnborough were demoted in 2016 and will now play in the Southern League Division One Central for the 2016/17 season.[2]
Stadium
Farnborough play their home games at Cherrywood Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8UD.
Current squad
First-team squad
- As of 25 November 2016
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Academy players registered for first team
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Notable former players
This is a list of Farnborough Town and Farnborough F.C. players who have or still play in the Football League and above. Also included are players with international caps.
Farnborough Town Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Farnborough F.C. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Honours
League honours
- London Spartan League:[3]
- Winners (1): 1975–76
- 'Southern League South & West
- Winners (1): 2007-08
- Southern League Premier Division:
- Winners (1): 2009-10
- Runners-Up (1): 2008-09
- Conference South:
- Runners-Up (1): 2010-11
Cup honours
Club records
As Farnborough Town FC
- Best league position: 5th in Football Conference (level 5), 1991–92
- Best FA Cup performance: 4th Round (vs Arsenal L 1–5), 2002–03
- Best FA Trophy performance: Quarter-finals, 1991–92 and 2002–03
- Best FA Vase performance: Semi-finals, 1975–76 and 1976–77
As Farnborough FC
- Best league position: 2nd in Conference South (level 6), 2010–11
- Best FA Cup performance: 4th Qualifying Round, 2009–10
- Best FA Trophy performance: 2nd Round, 2008–09
Timeline
As Farnborough Town FC
- 1968 – Started up as Farnborough Town F.C.
- 1975–76 – F.A. Vase semi-finalists
- 1976–77 – Joined Athenian League Division Two. Athenian League Division Two Champions. F.A. Vase semi-finalists
- 1977–78 – Joined Isthmian League Division Two
- 1978–79 – Isthmian League Division Two Champions; promoted to Division One
- 1984–85 – Isthmian League Division One Champions; promoted to Premier Division
- 1988–89 – Isthmian League runner-up; promoted to Conference
- 1989–90 – Finished second bottom in Conference; relegated to Southern League Premier Division
- 1990–91 – Southern League Champions; promoted back to Conference
- 1992–93 – Finished second bottom in Conference (again); relegated back to Southern League Premier Division
- 1993–94 – Southern League Champions (2nd time); promoted to Conference
- 1998–99 – Finished bottom in Conference; relegated Isthmian League Premier Division
- 2000–01 – Isthmian League Champions; promoted back to Conference
- Summer 2006–07 – Reformed as Farnborough F.C.
As Farnborough FC
- 2007–08 – Southern League Div 1 South & West Champions, promoted to Southern League Premier Division; Hampshire Senior Cup runners up
- 2008–09 – Southern League Premier runners up, Southern League Premier Play-Off runners up
- 2009–10 – Southern League Premier League Winners, promoted to Conference South
- 2010–11 – Conference South Play-Off runners up
League and cup history
| Season | League | Tier | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Position | FA Cup | FA Trophy |
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| 2007–08 | Southern Football League Division One South & West |
8 | 42 | 27 | 8 | 7 | 120 | 48 | +72 | 89 | 1st of 22 | 1Q | 1R |
| 2008–09 | Southern Football League Premier Division |
7 | 42 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 67 | 38 | +31 | 83 | 2nd of 22 Play-off final losers |
1Q | 1Q |
| 2009–10 | Southern Football League Premier Division |
7 | 42 | 28 | 9 | 5 | 100 | 44 | +56 | 93 | 1st of 22 | 1Q | 1Q |
| 2010–11 | Football Conference Conference South |
6 | 42 | 25 | 7 | 10 | 83 | 47 | +36 | 82 | 2nd of 22 Play-off final losers |
1Q r | 3Q |
| 2011–12 | Football Conference Conference South |
6 | 42 | 15 | 6 | 21 | 52 | 79 | -27 | 46 | 16th of 22 | 2Q | 1Q |
| 2012–13 | Football Conference Conference South |
6 | 42 | 19 | 7 | 16 | 76 | 75 | +1 | 50 | 13th of 22 | 2Q | 1Q r |
| 2013–14 | Football Conference Conference South |
6 | 42 | 16 | 4 | 22 | 62 | 78 | -16 | 52 | 16th of 22 | 2Q | 2R |
| 2014–15 | Football Conference Conference South |
6 | 40 | 8 | 6 | 26 | 42 | 101 | -59 | 30 | 20th of 21 | 3Q r | 3Q |
Q = Qualifying round; R = proper round; r = reply
Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points
Bisley F.C./ Farnborough FC Reserves
The formation of Farnborough FC also saw a new era in terms of the reserves set up. Rather than fielding a team in a reserves league, Farnborough entered into a partnership with local team, Bisley of the Hellenic Football League, Division West. The arrangement can best be described as that of a feeder team. Due to planning restraints Bisley have been unable to achieve promotion to a higher level, so their chairman Simon Hollis transferred to Farnborough's board, later becoming chairman of the main club. Farnborough players who have not made the match squad or are returning from injury are cross-registered with Bisley, and promising Bisley players provide cover for Farnborough with the chance to achieve a permanent step up to a higher level. For instance defender Adam Doyle initially played for Bisley having impressed on trial for Farnborough and Bisley F.C. Striker Greg Alexander made a number of appearances for Farnborough during the 2007/2008 season scoring 2 goals.
At the end of the 2008/2009 season it was announced that Bisley F.C. would cease to operate as a separate team and instead be registered as a reserve team, Farnborough FC Surrey. This would enable contracted Farnborough players to play reserve team football, although the team will remain in the Hellenic Football League. Eventually the team entered the league as the more plain Farnborough Reserves.
Additionally Bisley's youth teams were taken over by Farnborough and renamed Farnborough Elite.
References
- ^ "Farnborough appoint Day as boss to replace Haylock". BBC. 15 November 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- ^ http://www.kingstonian.com/news/2016-17-ryman-league-constitution-1614265.html
- ^ a b "History | Bracknell Town Football Club". Bracknelltownfc.com. Retrieved 2012-12-22.
- ^ "Memorandum Of Procedures For Dealing With Misconduct Occurring". Docstoc.com. 2010-04-24. Retrieved 2013-04-09.
External links
- Official site
- Farnborough Town at the Football Club History Database
- Farnborough F.C.
- National League (English football)
- Football clubs in Hampshire
- Farnborough Town F.C. players
- Southern Football League clubs
- Association football clubs established in 2007
- Isthmian League
- Athenian League
- Football clubs in England
- Farnborough, Hampshire
- 2007 establishments in England
- Phoenix clubs (association football)