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Radcliffe Olympic
County
Associaton |
Nottinghamshire (00030) |
Secretary |
Adrian Cridge, 35 Walter Street, Draycott,
Derbys, DE72 3NU |
Home
Telephone/Fax |
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Mobile |
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Manager |
Contact Secretary |
Ground |
The Recreational Ground, Wharfe Lane,
Radcliffe on Trent, Nottingham |
Ground/Clubhouse
Telephone |
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Ground
Location |
A52 from Nottingham turn left at RSPCA
at signs marked Radcliffe on Trent into village, turn left at the Church
into Wharfe Lane, ground is 300 yards on the left |
Club Website |
http://www.radcliffeolympic.co.uk/ |
Team
Colours |
Navy Blue Shirts, Navy Blue Shorts, Navy
Blue Socks |
Alternate
Colours |
White Shirts, White Shorts, White Socks
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Club
History |
Radcliffe Olympic
FC was founded in 1876, making it one of the oldest football Clubs in
the local area, a forerunner for other Clubs. The Club used to have their
ground and play their games on Holme Lane. Later they switch to a ground
on Bingham road in 1892. During this early period the standard of players
at the Club was extremely high. One player who was to go on to play international
football was Harry Butler Daft who played for the Club in the early 1890’s.
He later moved to Notts County Football Club where his father was a founder
member.
The season of 2002/03 was the most successful season in Radcliffe Olympic’s
long 127 history. Under the guidance of Notts Alliance ‘Manager
of the Year’ Graham Harrod the first team won the Notts Alliance
Senior Division easily with several games in hand. They also added the
Notts Alliance Senior League Cup to their silverware in the season too.
However, probably the greatest achievement last season was reaching
the semi final stage of the Notts FA Saturday Senior Cup in which they
narrowly lost out to Hucknall Town. This impressive showing in the semi
final proved what many had been thinking that the first team are one
of the best local teams around.
Over the summer period there has been an enormous change to the structure
of the entire Club. Radcliffe Olympic FC amalgamated with the other
Radcliffe-on-Trent based football Club ASC Dayncourt. This merger has
now created a ‘Super’ Club that boasts some 25 football
teams. These teams are split into four different sections of the Club
which are Juniors, Intermediates, Ladies and Seniors with the ages being
represented between 4 and 60.
In the Seniors section of the Club there will be 8 teams playing football
from the 2003/04 season onwards. There will be four teams playing on
a Saturday and four teams playing on a Sunday. It is within the Seniors
section that the Club will see the most changes on the footballing side
with both sides of the two Clubs men's teams being brought together.
This will hopefully bring out the best of competition for places within
the teams and the vest best of local talent will be on show for the
one Club from now on.
Radcliffe Olympic FC will now be located at two grounds within Radcliffe-on-Trent.
The first team and reserve team will be based on the Recreational Ground
on Wharf Lane. The third and fourth teams on a Saturday will be playing
their home games at the Bingham Road Ground. The Sunday teams will also
be split between these two grounds with the veterans and Sunday ‘A’
team playing at the Recreational ground and the Sunday ‘B’
and Sunday ‘C’ teams playing at Bingham Road.
This season will see the first team playing in the Central Midlands
League Vipond Premier Division whilst the reserve team are playing their
football in the Central Midlands League Lee‘s Reserve Division
One. The third and fourth teams will be playing in the Midlands Amateur
Alliance Divisions Premier and One respectively. During the past few
seasons the standard of football has once again risen to a high level.
This season will probably be one of the longest seasons ever played
by a Radcliffe Olympic team with there being a potential of 50 games
to be played. This will test both the management and the squad to the
maximum and will prove an invaluable experience for seasons to come
for the Club.
The future of Radcliffe Olympic FC is looking bright. With the increasing
success on the pitch the club are looking to improve off the pitch too.
Ground facilities are one factor that the club are looking to improve.
Currently there is a need for a clubhouse, floodlights, and ground improvements
to be looked into. Radcliffe Olympic FC are offering a number of different
sponsorship packages in order to raise the funds to upgrade the ground.
When this happens the potential of the Club in endless.
The Profile of Radcliffe Olympic is another side of the Club that has
been addressed over the summer. The Club’s official website has
been upgraded to highlight the changes that happened over the summer.
Also the Club had the new kit and colours modelled by leading glamour
model Viki Neil to help raise the Club’s profile and hopefully
attract sponsorship
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Central Midlands League Record
| Season |
Division |
Played |
Won |
Drawn |
Lost |
For |
Against |
Points |
Position |
| 2003-04 |
Premier |
36 |
27 |
6 |
3 |
123 |
29 |
87 |
1st |
Club Pen Pics
Scott Miles – Goalkeeper – A new
signing part way into the 2004/05 season from Kimberley Town. Commands his area
well and already looks to have established himself as number 1.
S Loach - Goalkeeper - A new signing this season.
A young goalkeeper. Tall and a good shot stopper. Talks to his defenders on
the pitch.
Glyn Woodhouse – Defender - Radcliffe
born and raised. Radcliffe's longest serving first team player. Classy ball
playing right back who offers attacking options. In his second spell at the
club
.Kristian Fowler – Defender - Strong
and aggressive left back with a quality left foot. Provides many attacking chances
with his work on the left.
Wes Spencer – Defender - His second season
at the club. This centre half has joined us from Ruddington Utd providing the
squad with power and pace at the back.
Marcus Baxter – Defender - A strong and
powerful centre half who is able to hold off opposition forwards while his touch
provides time on the ball. In his second spell at the club.
Ian Norris – Defender - A club man through
and through. Was unfortunate not to get more first team appearances last season.
Will be looking to make a place in the team his own this season.
Luke Humphreys – Defender - New player
to the squad after arriving with the manager. A strong dependable defender who
was previously with Blackburn Rovers.
Anthony Newton – Defender – A new
signing this season. A strong defensive player who is equally at ease coming
forward to supply opportunities for our forwards.
R Best - Defender - Back for his 2nd spell
at the Club. Former Manchester Utd player. Big and strong defensive player who
is not afraid to put his foot where it hurts.
Bryn Parkes – Midfield - Yet another
new player to sign for this season. Signed from Pelican. A skillful player who
is confident when on the ball. Reads the game well and can turn a game.
Matt Holmes – Midfield – Another
new signing for this season. A strong midfielder with a good touch. He will
prove an invaluable addition to the squad.
Alex Kirby – Defender/Midfield - Another
of the new signings for this season. He was at Grantham Town before injuries
and studies took over. A quality left sided player who is at ease on the ball.
One of the fittest players at the club.
Paul Durham – Midfield – Young,
Energetic and full of enthusiasm. Has come from the youth system of the Club.
With experience he will be one for the future.
Scott Wheeler – Midfield – New
signing for this season who has already impressed in the few games he has played
in. Looking to maintain a permanent place in the 1st team.
Steve Butterworth – Midfield - Has come
from our successful Reserve team. A strong and commanding figure in the center
of midfield. Blessed with a nice touch. Should make the transition to First
team football well.
Ian Parkes – Midfield - A new signing
for this season. This player has played high standards of football throughout
his career. Extremely fit and confident on the ball. He has fitted straight
into the team.
Jon Bower – Forward - A true goal scorer
who was kept out of a lot of last season due to unfortunate injuries. If he
has half a chance at scoring he will take it.
Richard Bramley – Forward - Another player
who was in the successful Reserve side. A strong and powerful forward who is
not afraid of hard work and putting his foot in when needed.
James Spence – Forward - Has come from
our Third team for this season. Has already proved his potential and impressed
everyone with his tireless work rate up front. Has an eye for a goal and the
skill to finish.
Matt Seedon – Forward – Tall, strong
and physical forward who is able to hold off the oposition defenders. Has a
good touch that will prove vital this season.
Marc Barnaby – Forward – A new
signing this season from Boots Athletic. Has already proved that he will be
good enough at this level and has started to score. Can handle himself on the
pitch.
Richard Bramley – Forward – A strong
powerful forward with and eyes for goal. Has risen from our successful Reserve
team from last season.
D Rennicks - Forward - A new signing this season
from Boots Athletic. A skilful player who is looking to build on his former
Boots partnership.
Nigel Baily – Coach/Midfield –
Back for another spell at the club he brings vast experience and knowledge of
this standard of football. Will be a valuable member of the squad.
Reserves
ALL DETAILS ARE AS THE FIRST EXCEPT:
Manager |
David Hignett |
Home Telephone |
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Mobile |
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Team Colours |
Navy Blue Shirts, Navy Blue Shorts, Navy Blue Socks |
Alternate Colours |
Red and Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Red Socks |
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