Redbridge F.C.
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| Full name | Redbridge Football Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Nickname(s) | The Motormen[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Founded | 1959 (as Ford United)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground | Oakside, Redbridge (Capacity 3,000) |
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| Chairman |  Jim Chapman |
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| Manager | Jay Devereux |
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| League | Isthmian League Division One North | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–08 | Isthmian League Division One North, 3rd | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Website | Club home page | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Redbridge F.C. is an English football (soccer) club based in the London Borough of Redbridge. Prior to July 2004 the club was known as Ford United F.C. The new name was chosen to help associate the club more with the area where they are based, and less with the Ford Motor Company.[1]
They should not be confused with the former Redbridge Forest F.C., a predecessor of the current Dagenham & Redbridge F.C., though both come from the borough of Redbridge in Greater London.
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[edit] History
The club's roots lie in the car industry which has long been a staple of the economy in East London and in Essex.[1]
The club was previously known as Ford United F.C., which dated from a 1959 merger between two older clubs, Ford Sports F.C. (Dagenham) and Briggs Sports F.C., both of which were founded in 1934.[1] Up until World War II, the latter actually began life as Briggs Motor Bodies F.C. and entered a team in the London League under that name between 1935 and 1951.[1]
As Ford United F.C., they performed well in the Aetolian League winning the title twice[2][3] and finishing runners up once.[4] The club was in serious problems at the start of 1995/6 season, however, as sponsorship was lost and disbanding seemed a real danger, until Vice-Chairman George Adams enlisted Sky Sports as sponsors, rescuing the Club.[1]
New manager, ex Wimbledon and Bolton Wanderers striker Dean Holdsworth was appointed on 30th June 2007.[1] Redbridge played the 2005-06 season in the Isthmian League Premier Division, as they were relegated after finishing bottom of Conference South[5], and played in the Isthmian League First Division North in the 2006-07 season after being relegated once again.[6] In the 2007/08 season, they missed the opportunity to be promoted back to the Isthmian Premier League, losing 5-4 on penalties to Canvey Island F.C. in the playoff final,[7] after finishing 3rd in the Isthmian League Division One North.[8]. On Sunday 18 May 2008, Dean Holdsworth left his post as Manager of Redbridge to take up the Managers position at Newport County.
At the start of June, Jay Devereux was appointed the club's new manager. Jay comes with great experience having coached the Dagenham & Redbridge reserves last season. It is hoped that along with his management team that Devereux along with his squad will build on with the steps forward made last season
[edit] Current Squad
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[edit] Club Records
- Best league performance: 22nd in Conference South, 2004-05[9]
- Best FA Cup performance: 1st Round, 1998-99[10] and 2003-04[10]
- Best FA Trophy performance: 3rd Round, 2003-04[10] and 2004-05[9]
- Best FA Vase performance: 5th Round, 1998-99[10]
[edit] League History
As Redbridge F.C.
| Season | Division | Position | Top League Goalscorer | Extra Information |
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| 2004-2005 | Conference South | 22nd | Julian Edwards 9 | Relegated |
| 2005-2006 | Isthmian League Premier | 22nd | Ian Luck 9 | Relegated |
| 2006-2007 | Isthmian Division One North | 16th | Mitch Hahn 10 | |
| 2007-2008 | Isthmian Division One North | 3rd | Stephen Butterworth & Jeff Hammond 10 | Lost in Playoff Final |
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f g h BBC London: Your Team A-Z: Redbridge F.C.
- ^ Sheppey United: Aetolian League - 1959/60
- ^ 1950-1980 League Table Archive Search: Aetolian League - Division 1 - 1961-1962
- ^ 1950-1980 League Table Archive Search: Aetolian League - Division 1 - 1960-1961
- ^ Football Club History Database: Football Conference National, North and South 2004-05
- ^ Tony's English Football Site: 2005/06 Fixtures, Results, Tables, Attendances, Maps & Mileages: Isthmian Premier
- ^ Penalty Shoot Out Heartache for Motormen
- ^ Tony's English Football Site: 2007/08: Isthmian Division One North
- ^ a b Redbridge F.C. at the Football Club History Database
- ^ a b c d Ford United at the Football Club History Database
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