Redbridge F.C.

Redbridge F.C.

Football club infobox
clubname = Redbridge


fullname = Redbridge Football Club
nickname = "The Motormen"
founded = 1959 (as Ford United)
ground = Oakside, Redbridge
capacity = 3,000
chairman = flagicon|England Jim Chapman
manager = flagicon|England Jay Devereux
league = Isthmian League Division One North
season = 2007–08|position = Isthmian League Division One North, 3rd
website = http://www.redbridgefc.com
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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.

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.

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. [http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/content/articles/2007/09/14/nl_redbridge_feature.shtml BBC London: Your Team A-Z: Redbridge F.C.] ]

The club was previously known as Ford United F.C., which dated from a 1959 merger between two older clubs, Ford Sports (Dagenham) and Briggs Sports, both of which were founded in 1934. 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.

As Ford United F.C., they performed well in the Aetolian League winning the title twice [ [http://www.sheppeyunited.com/Season1959-60.htm Sheppey United: Aetolian League - 1959/60] ] [ [http://www.nonleaguetables.co.uk/cgi-bin/lt.cgi?t=1961AETO1%201961-1962&f=1 1950-1980 League Table Archive Search: Aetolian League - Division 1 - 1961-1962] ] and finishing runners up once. [ [http://www.nonleaguetables.co.uk/cgi-bin/lt.cgi?t=1960AETO1%201960-1961&f=1 1950-1980 League Table Archive Search: Aetolian League - Division 1 - 1960-1961] ] 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.

New manager, ex Wimbledon and Bolton Wanderers striker Dean Holdsworth was appointed on 30th June 2007.Redbridge played the 2005-06 season in the Isthmian League Premier Division, as they were relegated after finishing bottom of Conference South [ [http://www.fchd.info/lghist/conf/conf2005.htm Football Club History Database: Football Conference National, North and South 2004-05] ] , and played in the Isthmian League First Division North in the 2006-07 season after being relegated once again. [ [http://www.tonykempster.co.uk/archive05-06/ilp.htm Tony's English Football Site: 2005/06 Fixtures, Results, Tables, Attendances, Maps & Mileages: Isthmian Premier] ] 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, [ [http://www.redbridgefc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=714&Itemid=2 Penalty Shoot Out Heartache for Motormen] ] after finishing 3rd in the Isthmian League Division One North. [ [http://www.tonykempster.co.uk/il1n.htm Tony's English Football Site: 2007/08: Isthmian Division One North] ] . 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 2008, former Dagenham & Redbridge reserve team coach Jay Devereux was appointed the club's new manager.

Current Squad

Club Records

*Best league performance: 22nd in Conference South, 2004-05 [http://www.fchd.info/REDBRIDG.HTM Redbridge F.C. at the Football Club History Database] ]
*Best FA Cup performance: 1st Round, 1998-99 [http://www.fchd.info/FORDU.HTM Ford United at the Football Club History Database] ] and 2003-04
*Best FA Trophy performance: 3rd Round, 2003-04 and 2004-05
*Best FA Vase performance: 5th Round, 1998-99

League History

"As Redbridge F.C."

References


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