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History

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Local to regional football, 1964–1983

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Manufacturing tablet of Manlove, Alliott & Co. Ltd. (pictured in 2019)

A works team, Radford was founded as Manlove Alliott by a newly-formed apprentice association of the eponymous engineering firm.[1] After arranging a charity cricket match in August 1964, the apprentices formed a football team to continue to raise funds for deserving causes in winter, and wished to enter the Nottinghamshire Sunday League in the 1964–65 season.[2][3] Despite Nottingham Forest helping with equipment, it was not until 1966–67 that Manloves debuted in Division Seven of the Sunday League.[3][4] After their first campaign, the team were elevated two levels to Division Five, whereupon Nottingham's Football Post reported that "they are hoping to climb that table soon".[5][6] Manloves again ascended two divisions to enter Division Three in 1968–69, at which level the side played for two seasons.[7][8]

In 1970–71, the league reorganised to comprise a Premier Section (containing its top four divisions) and a Senior Section (containing its bottom four).[9] Manloves was placed in the latter's topmost Division One,[9] and, despite a long run in the League Cup, was relegated at the end of the campaign.[10][11] The team lost out on the Division Two title to Linby Athletic in 1971–72,[12] during which Manloves was undefeated in the cup before December and had won every match in the league before January.[13][14] The team transferred to Division Three of the Premier Section in 1972–73, after which they secured a mid-table finish.[15][16] Between 1970 and 1972, the Manlove Alliott firm was relocated from Nottingham to Clydebank.[17][18] Reflecting this move, the club changed its name to Fountain in 1973–74,[19] a season that saw consistent success and eventual promotion.[20][21] The following campaign in Division Two ended with a mid-table climax.[22]

Central Midlands years, 1983–2008

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East Midlands and United Counties leagues, 2008–present

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References

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  1. ^ "Radford FC – Club History". United Counties League. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Charity match". Nottingham Evening Post. 12 August 1964. p. 12. Retrieved 8 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ^ a b "Apprentices in sporting attempt to aid charity". Nottingham Evening Post. 17 August 1964. p. 11. Retrieved 8 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. ^ "Table positions in local leagues". Football Post. Nottingham. 15 October 1966. p. 6. Retrieved 8 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  5. ^ "How they stand in local leagues". Football Post. Nottingham. 16 September 1967. p. 6. Retrieved 8 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  6. ^ "Sunday League Members". Football Post. Nottingham. 25 November 1967. p. 5. Retrieved 8 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  7. ^ "How they stand in local leagues". Football Post. Nottingham. 28 September 1968. p. 6. Retrieved 8 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  8. ^ "Where They Stand in Local Leagues". Football Post. Nottingham. 27 September 1969. p. 6. Retrieved 8 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  9. ^ a b "Local League Tables". Football Post. Nottingham. 3 October 1970. p. 6. Retrieved 8 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  10. ^ "Easy win". Football Post. Nottingham. 23 January 1971. p. 5. Retrieved 8 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  11. ^ "Local League Tables". Football Post. Nottingham. 2 November 1971. p. 6. Retrieved 8 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  12. ^ "Notts. Sunday". Football Post. Nottingham. 29 April 1972. p. 5. Retrieved 8 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  13. ^ "New leaders". Football Post. Nottingham. 11 December 1971. p. 5. Retrieved 8 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  14. ^ "Parks now lead by six points". Football Post. Nottingham. 15 January 1972. p. 5. Retrieved 8 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  15. ^ "Where they stand in local leagues". Football Post. Nottingham. 14 October 1972. p. 16. Retrieved 8 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  16. ^ "Where they stand in local leagues". Football Post. Nottingham. 14 April 1973. p. 16. Retrieved 8 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  17. ^ "Move to Scotland by city company shocks unions". Nottingham Evening Post. 13 December 1969. p. 1. Retrieved 8 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  18. ^ "A New Estate". Nottingham Evening Post. 31 January 1973. p. 12. Retrieved 8 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  19. ^ "Local league tables". Football Post. Nottingham. 29 September 1973. p. 8. Retrieved 9 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  20. ^ "Notts. Sunday". Football Post. Nottingham. 9 February 1974. p. 8. Retrieved 9 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  21. ^ "Where they stand in Local Leagues". Football Post. Nottingham. 5 October 1974. p. 17. Retrieved 9 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  22. ^ "Where they stand in Local Leagues". Football Post. Nottingham. 26 April 1975. p. 17. Retrieved 9 August 2024 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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