Hillingdon Borough Football Club is a football club based in Hillingdon, Greater London. It was also the name of an extinct club that existed between 1965 and 1987. The striker (wearing red jersey) has run past the defender (in white jersey) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to stop the ball. ... The London Borough of Hillingdon is the westernmost London borough. ... Greater London is the top level administrative subdivision covering London, England. ...

Historic club

The first club was founded as Yiewsley F.C. in 1872. They played in various amateur leagues until they turned semi-professional and joined the Southern League in 1958. Their most noteworthy achievement until that point was holding Third Division Gillingham to a 2-2 draw on their home ground in the first round proper of the 1955-56 FA Cup. Jackie Milburn (formerly of Newcastle and England) also played for the club briefly when he retired from professional football in the early 1960s. 1872 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... See: Southern League (baseball) for minor league baseball in the United States Southern League (football) for the semi-professional and amateur football league in England often known as the Dr Martens League The South Island of New Zealand has various tournaments called Southern League, for association football, cricket, field hockey... 1958 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Football League is an organisation representing 72 professional football clubs in England and Wales, and runs the oldest professional football league competition in the world. ... Gillingham F.C. is a football team based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. ... The FA Cups trophy is also known as the FA Cup. ... Jackie Milburn (born May 11, 1924 in Ashington, Northumberland; died October 9, 1988), also known to fans as Wor Jackie, was a football (soccer) player. ... Newcastle United F.C club logo Newcastle United is an English professional football team based in Newcastle upon Tyne, nicknamed the Magpies or the Skunks. Newcastle United supporters are known as the Toon Army. The club currently plays in the FA Premier League. ... First International Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Largest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Northern Ireland; 18 February 1882) Worst defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 11 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First...

The club renamed itself as Hillingdon Borough in 1965, after the local government reorganisation in London that saw the formation of the London Borough of Hillingdon. The change of name saw their fortunes change, as the following year they were promoted to the Premier Division of the Southern League after finishing runners up. Their most successful period followed over the next five years. In 1968-9 they finished runners-up to Cambridge United, who where duly elected to the Football League. The following season, they reached the third round proper of the FA Cup beating Wimbledon and Luton Town before losing to Sutton United 4-1 in a replay. 1965 was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... Local governments are administrative offices of an area smaller than a state. ... London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England. ... The London Borough of Hillingdon is the westernmost London borough. ... Cambridge United Football Club are a professional football club from Cambridge, England. ... Milton Keynes Dons F.C. is a football club that currently plays in the English Football League One, having just been relegated from the First Division. ... Luton Town F.C. are a professional English football team based in the town of Luton. ...

In the 1970-71 season, they reached the FA Trophy final at Wembley losing 2-3 to Telford United, after leading 2-0 at the interval. These achievements were all under the managership of Jim Langley, (formerly of Fulham, QPR and England.) Other notable managers of the club included Barry Fry, latterly of Birmingham City and Peterborough. The FA Trophy is an English football competition for clubs playing in the Football Conference,Southern League,Isthmian League,and Northern Premier League. ... Old Wembley Stadium (1923-2000) New Wembley Stadium (2006) England captain Bobby Moore with the Jules Rimet trophy. ... Fulham Football Club is a football team based in Fulham, London. ... Queens Park Rangers are an English football team, from Shepherds Bush, London. ... Birmingham City (BCFC) is one of Birminghams two professional soccer teams (the other is Aston Villa F.C.). Originally known as The Small Heath Alliance, they became in 1905 and Birmingham City F.C. in 1945. ... Peterborough United F.C. are an English football team currently playing in Football League One. ...

The club failed to develop on the success of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Declining crowds and poor financial management eventually saw the club first merge with another club, Burnham F.C., before finally disappearing in 1987. However, this was not before some exciting FA Cup runs in the late 1970s that included a notable win at Fourth Division Torquay United. 1987 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football team based in Torquay. ...

Modern club

The name Hillingdon Borough was resurrected in 1990 when Bromley Park Rangers took over the ground of Ruislip F.C., with the help of four former directors from the old club. The club currently plays in the Spartan South Midlands League. 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Spartan South Midlands Football League is an English football league covering north London and parts of the Home Counties. ...

External link

• Official HBFC website (http://www.hillingdonboroughfc.co.uk/)