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club found itself having to make a tough de- Federation, the honour of being recognized
cision of dissolving the club. The toughest as a ‘FA Charter Standard Club’. This award
moment in our history by far. and recognition is the result of sheer hard
Two long-standing players, Leo Decabo and work, determination consistency and team-
Jose M Andon, refused to give up on the club work on behalf of all key parts and members
that had given so much purpose, life and soul that form part of FC Deportivo Galicia de
to individuals throughout the years making a Londres, players, management, admin and
mark on the history of Galicians in London supporters.
and so decided to take charge with the sole The majority of players that are now part
purpose of reviving the club and ensuring of the team are in fact sons and grandsons
London was not left without a Spanish club. of those who were once part of the original
The club is recognized, not only Spain but in team.
Europe, for deservedly being dubbed as one As the team of Centro Gallego de Londres,
of the best Spanish amateur teams in a for- ‘La Xunta de Galicia’ supports and sponsors
eign country. The club has shown strength the team.Unfortunately, this contribution is
and belief whilst proving why they should not near enough to what a team at this po-
be feared by others by claiming international sition and of this standard needs in order to
trophies in Germany, France, and Belgium. keep developing.
Present Time This is why we are the only team within our
Thursday 25th April 2013 proved to be a very category in which the players and coaches fi-
significant day for the club as it received one nance the club themselves with monthly pay-
of the most prestigious and important ac- ments and season inductions.
creditation on behalf of the English Football