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Encyclopedia > Staines Town F.C.
Staines Town
Full name Staines Town Football Club
Nickname(s) The Swans, The Wheatsheafers
The Massive
Founded 1892
Ground Wheatsheaf Park, Wheatsheaf Lane
Staines, Middlesex
(Capacity 3,000 (800 covered 300 seated))
Chairman Alan Boon
Manager Steve Cordery
League Isthmian League Premier Division
2006–07 Isthmian League Premier Division, 12th
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Staines Town FC are a Non-League football team located in Staines, Surrey, England. They are currently competing in the Isthmian League Premier Division. They are usually known as 'The Swans' or 'The Wheatsheafers'. However, in modern times the moniker 'The Massive' has become popular after Ali G's famous 'Staines Massive' in his comedy show. Staines are also called 'The Linos' due to the town's main industry being linoleum. Image File history File links Stainestownfc. ... Year 1892 (MDCCCXCII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... For the French commune, see Stains. ... The Middlesex Guildhall at Westminster Middlesex is one of the 39 historic counties of England and was the second smallest (after Rutland). ... Rungnado May Day Stadium is the worlds largest football stadium. ... The Premier Division is the top division of the Isthmian League. ... The new Wembley Stadium was completed in time for the 2006-07 seasons FA Cup Final. ... The Premier Division is the top division of the Isthmian League. ... Image File history File links left arm of kit template File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... body of kit template File links The following pages link to this file: Arsenal F.C. Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar A.S. Roma Torino Calcio A.C. Milan ACF Fiorentina Bristol City F.C. Charlton Athletic F.C. Chievo Verona Chelsea F.C. England national football team Wikipedia:WikiProject Football... rightarm of kit template File links The following pages link to this file: Arsenal F.C. Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar A.S. Roma Torino Calcio A.C. Milan ACF Fiorentina Bristol City F.C. Charlton Athletic F.C. Chievo Verona Chelsea F.C. England national football team Wikipedia:WikiProject Football... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... socks of kit template File links The following pages link to this file: Arsenal F.C. Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar A.S. Roma Torino Calcio A.C. Milan ACF Fiorentina Bristol City F.C. Charlton Athletic F.C. Chievo Verona Chelsea F.C. England national football team Wikipedia:WikiProject Football... Image File history File links Kit_left_arm_bluewhite_cuffs. ... body of kit template File links The following pages link to this file: Arsenal F.C. Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar A.S. Roma Torino Calcio A.C. Milan ACF Fiorentina Bristol City F.C. Charlton Athletic F.C. Chievo Verona Chelsea F.C. England national football team Wikipedia:WikiProject Football... Image File history File links Kit_right_arm_bluewhite_cuffs. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... socks of kit template File links The following pages link to this file: Arsenal F.C. Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar A.S. Roma Torino Calcio A.C. Milan ACF Fiorentina Bristol City F.C. Charlton Athletic F.C. Chievo Verona Chelsea F.C. England national football team Wikipedia:WikiProject Football... A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ... For the French commune, see Stains. ... This article is about the English county. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... The Premier Division is the top division of the Isthmian League. ... Ali G (Alistair Leslie Graham)1 is a satirical fictional character invented and played by English comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. ... A linoleum kitchen floor Linoleum is a floor covering made from solidified linseed oil (linoxyn) in combination with wood flour or cork dust over a burlap or canvas backing. ...


Staines Town's rivals include Egham Town and Hampton & Richmond Borough, the latter of which they play twice a season in the Thames Side Derby due to currently being in the same division. Official crest Egham Town F.C. are a football club based in Egham, Surrey, England. ... Hampton & Richmond Borough F.C. are a football club based in the suburb of Hampton, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, London, England. ...

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History

Early Days

Staines Town FC was founded in 1892 and was known under various names including Staines FC and Staines Albany FC until it folded in 1935. However prior to World War II the club re-formed as Staines Vale. Year 1892 (MDCCCXCII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar). ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000...


In 1953 Staines Town were founder members of the Hellenic League, where they finished runners-up in 1956. In 1958 they joined the Spartan League and won the title two years later. After finishing second in 1971, Staines Town advanced to the Athenian League, where they won the Second Division title at the first attempt, amassing a record number of points. January 7 - President Harry S. Truman announces the United States has developed a hydrogen bomb. ... For the 5th century BC league of Greek city states, see Delian League. ... A car from 1956 Year 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Jan. ... The Spartan South Midlands Football League is an English football league covering north London and parts of the Home Counties. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ... The Athenian League was an English amateur football league in and around London. ...


Isthmian League

The club were elected to the new Isthmian League Division One in 1973. In their second season, the club finished top and were promoted to the Premier Division. In a nine year stay, the club's best finish was fourth. However, a ground grading ruling meant that the club were demoted in 1984. The club bounced back five years later only for its Premier Division status to be lost again in 1993 when the club were relegated for the first time in 63 years. Again the club were promoted in 1996 and again it was quickly lost, with the club returning to Division One after only a year. The Isthmian League is a regional football league covering London and South East England. ... For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... This article is about the year. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ...


Having lobbied Spelthorne Council on and off for 20 years, planning permission for a £6.5m Conference and health facility was granted in April 2000 and finalised a year later. During construction, Staines groundshared with Walton & Hersham and Egham Town before the return to Wheatsheaf Lane (now shared with the Thames Club) on 22 February 2003. Spelthorne is a local government district and borough in Surrey, England. ... Walton & Hersham F.C. are an English football club who are currently spending the 2006-7 season in the Isthmian League Premier Division. ... Official crest Egham Town F.C. are a football club based in the town of Egham, in the Surrey borough of Runnymede, England. ... is the 53rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


From season 2002-04, Staines played in Division One South of the Ryman Isthmian league and on the last day of season 2003/04, under Steve Cordery, they secured a place in the Premier Division in the newly re-structured pyramid, where they have competed to this day. The Isthmian League is a regional football league covering London and South East England. ...


Current squad

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No. Position Player
Flag of England GK Shaun Allaway
Flag of England GK James Courtnage
Flag of England DF Matt Flitter
Flag of England DF Danny Gordon
Flag of England DF John McDonald
Flag of England DF Jake Newton
Flag of England DF Marcel Nugent
Flag of England DF Chris Robinson
Flag of England DF Dave Sargent
Flag of England DF Adam Thompson
Flag of England MF Dwayne Clark
Flag of England MF Lewis Cook
No. Position Player
Flag of England MF Clement James
Flag of England MF Leigh Mason
Flag of England MF Gareth Risbridger
Flag of England MF Adrian Toppin
Flag of England MF Andre Scarlett
Flag of England MF Dean Thomas
Flag of England FW Marc Charles-Smith
Flag of England FW Jordan Kiffin
Flag of England FW Craig Maskell (also coach)
Flag of England FW Howard Newton
Flag of England FW Mark Nwokeji

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The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... This article is about minor Harry Potter characters who are Gryffindor students in the same year as Harry. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, and formerly inside forwards, are the players on a team in football in the row nearest to the opposing teams goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, and formerly inside forwards, are the players on a team in football in the row nearest to the opposing teams goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, and formerly inside forwards, are the players on a team in football in the row nearest to the opposing teams goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals. ... Craig Maskell (born 10 April 1968 in Aldershot) is a football Centre Forward currently playing for Staines Town and undertaking the role of assistant manager. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, and formerly inside forwards, are the players on a team in football in the row nearest to the opposing teams goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, and formerly inside forwards, are the players on a team in football in the row nearest to the opposing teams goal, who are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals. ...

Cups

The club have reached the FA Cup First Round proper on four occasions, in 1879, 1880, 1984 and most recently in 2007, when Staines were drawn away against League Two outfit Stockport County, for undoubtedly the biggest game in the club's history. A crowd of 3460 saw Staines go behind to a Matty McNeil header but a 76th minute equaliser from Charles-Smith earned a deserved replay for 'The Massive.' It was announced on the 12th November that the replay would be shown on Sky Sports, resulting in a £75,000 windfall for each club. Staines Town completed the improbable upset as they won the match in penalty kicks after drawing 1-1 in extra time. This article is about the English FA Cup. ... Year 1879 (MDCCCLXXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1880 (MDCCCLXXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... This article is about the year. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Stockport County Football Club are an English football club playing in the Football League One. ... Matthew Matty McNeil (born July 14, 1976 in Manchester, England) is an English footballer, currently playing for Stockport County. ...


There have been two appearances in the last 32 of the FA Trophy, the first back in 1976, losing to Morecambe in a 2nd replay and then in a replay to Halifax Town in 2004 after drawing 1-1 at 'The Shay' in the first match. The Football Association Challenge Trophy is an English football competition for clubs playing in the Football Conference, Southern League, Isthmian League, and Northern Premier League. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... , Morecambe is a resort town within the City of Lancaster district of Lancashire, England. ... Halifax Town A.F.C. are an English football team currently playing in the Nationwide Conference. ...


The biggest match in the club's history was in 1975 when they met Italian Amateur cup winners Banco di Roma for the Barassi Cup. A crowd of 70,000 (seventy thousand) saw Staines win in Rome's Olympic Stadium and a club record 2,500 saw the Swans complete the job at Wheatsheaf Lane. Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the French commune, see Stains. ... Montreals Olympic Stadium The Olympic Stadium is the name usually given to the big centrepiece stadium of the Summer Olympic Games. ...


Staines have also lifted the Middlesex Senior Cup on no fewer than seven occasions, the latest under Chris Wainwright in 1997, beating Yeading in a penalty shoot out, whilst the Middlesex Charity Cup was lifted in 1994 with a 4-0 win over Northwood. For the French commune, see Stains. ... The Middlesex Senior Cup is the most prestigious football cup competition in the county of Middlesex. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... Yeading, pronounced yedding, is a suburb in West London. ... The Middlesex Senior Charity Cup is a knock-out system football competition that has been running since 1901. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... Northwood is a suburb of London in the London Borough of Hillingdon. ...


The Carlsberg Cup (an Isthmian League tournament now abolished) was lifted in 1995 against Borehamwood where the Swans scored a last minute equaliser from the last ever experimental 'kick in' in English football. The Isthmian League is a regional football league covering London and South East England. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... For the village in Essex, see Boreham. ...


In the London Senior Cup, Staines were runners up in both 1977 and 1981, the earlier final went to a replay v Wimbledon which 'The Dons' won in their last ever match as a non-League club. The London Senior Cup is the County Senior Cup of the London FA. The London Senior Cup was first won by Upton Park in 1882, and has subsequently been won by many famous names, including Arsenal, Chelsea and Wimbledon. ... For the French commune, see Stains. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Wimbledon F.C. crest This article refers to the original club from London which existed until 2003. ...


Stadium

The home of Staines Town Football Club is Wheatsheaf Park, situated in Wheatsheaf Lane, Staines. It has been the home of the club since it was purchased in 1951. Like many football stadiums, it has changed greatly over time; the most recent of these changes was the development of the main stand in the Wheatsheaf Lane End. Planning permission for this was granted by Spelthorne Council in March 2000, and Staines Town returned to the revamped ground on 22nd February 2003. For the French commune, see Stains. ... Spelthorne is a local government district and borough in Surrey, England. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Wheatsheaf Park has a total capacity of 3,000, with 300 seated and 800 in covered terrace. The record league attendance for a match at Wheatsheaf Park is 2,285 vs AFC Wimbledon in 2006. Wimbledon (full name AFC Wimbledon) is a semi-professional English football club, affiliated to both the London and Surrey FAs, and representing the area of Wimbledon in south London. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Club honours

Isthmian League Division One: champions 1975,1989, promoted 1996, 2004 (6th in Ryman League Div 1 South) The Isthmian League is a regional football league covering London and South East England. ...


Athenian League Division One: runners-up 1973 The Athenian League was an English amateur football league in and around London. ...


Athenian League Division Two: champions 1972 The Athenian League was an English amateur football league in and around London. ...


Spartan League: champions 1960, runners up 1971 The Spartan South Midlands Football League is an English football league covering north London and parts of the Home Counties. ...


Hellenic League: runners-up 1956 For the 5th century BC league of Greek city states, see Delian League. ...


West London Alliance DivisionOne: champions 1900


West London League Division One: champions 1901


West Middlesex League: winners 1905, runners-up 1904


Great Western Suburban League: Division One: runners-up 1912, 1924 Division Two (Middlesex) champions 1921


Middlesex CFA Senior Challenge Cup: winners 1975, 1976, 1977, 1988, 1990, 1994, 1997 Finalists 1910, 1933, 1980, 1995.


London Senior Cup: finalists 1977, 1981 The London Senior Cup is the County Senior Cup of the London FA. The London Senior Cup was first won by Upton Park in 1882, and has subsequently been won by many famous names, including Arsenal, Chelsea and Wimbledon. ...


Middlesex CFA Senior Charity Cup: winners 1994


Middlesex Junior Cup: winners 1902, 1904


Spartan League Challenge Cup: winners 1969, finalists 1961, 1971


Hellenic League Challenge Cup: finalists 1954, 1956


Barassi Cup winners 1975 (ie 1975/76)


Southern Combination Challege Cup: winners 1965, 1967, 1995, finalists 1968, 1994, 1997, 2000


Merthyr Middlesex Charity Shield: winners 1990/01, runners-up 1994/95


Melksham Middlesex Charity Shield: winners 1997 (ie 1997/98)


West Middlesex Cup: winners 1924


Staines Cottage Hospital Cup: winners 1925


El Canuelo Trophy: ( Trofeo El Canuelo) winners 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996


John Livey Memorial Trophy: winners 1993


jim Lawford Memorial Cup: winners 1999/00


Lord of Ashford in Middlesex Charity Bowl: joint winners 2001/02


Saft-Nife Shield: finalists 1997 (ie 1997/98)


FA Challenge Cup: 1st Round Proper 1984/85 (as St Peter's Institute: 1879/80, 1880/01) The FA Cup - this is the fourth trophy, in use since 1992, and identical in design to the third trophy introduced in 1911. ...


FA Challenge Trophy: (Last 32) 2nd Round Proper 1977/78, 1984/85, 4th Round 2003/04


FA Amateur Cup: 3rd Round proper 1923/24, 2nd round 1924/25 The FA Amateur Cup was an English football competition. ...


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