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CLUB HISTORY
 Raynes Park Vale FC was formed in 1995
 following the merger of Raynes Park and
 Malden Vale (formed 1967).
          CHAIRMAN'S NOTES

 1928 to 1995

 Southern Railway Football Section -   ood afternoon and welcome
 Raynes Park FC  RAYNES PARK VALE FC  to Grand Drive! It seems like

 Grand Drive   Gmonths since we were playing
 Raynes Park FC used to be based at   at the Vale but after dropping 2 points vs
 Taunton Avenue, SW20 at the Raynes   Raynes Park  Jersey Bulls we have gained 6 points against
 Park Recreation Group until the 1995/96   Greater London  two. With a Jersey player being sent off and
 merger.  Raynes Park FC was originally   SW20 9DZ  taking so long to leave the pitch the Vale players
 the Southern Railways Football Section   switched off and, as soon as the game got underway,
 (formed 1928) and were known as   STAFF DIRECTORY  the ball was lost in midfield and the opposition top-scorer made
 Southern Railway until they changed   Chairman: John Dalton  it 1-1. This was an expensive lesson in focus for the players but
 name to Raynes Park FC in 1964.  The   Secretary: Paul Armour  was still a lesson  learned. However, being in total control against
 Southern Railway Team was a victim of   Treasurer: Simon Maynard
 the notorious 1963 Beeching spending   General Manager: Marc Skinner  one of the favourites  for the title is a good sign.
 cuts, a national review into modernising   Manager: Josh Gallagher  Next up a strong Redhill side who were looking to reverse their
 the UK's railways.  Southern Railways   Vase defeat. They got off to a decent early start but The Lobsters
 1950's home kit was Gold and Green   Programme Editor: Mark Ferrari  could not hold wave after wave of Vale attacks. Josh Gallagher
 quarters, the company colours.  Raynes   used the full bench and the quality coming of it was just to much
 Park FC home shirt colours were Red   TODAY'S COVER  which took us to a 2-1 away win.
 Brad Sweeney & Jordan Gallagher
 and Black stripes (similar to AC Milan).    Next up Balham away. The game was one of the toughest so far
 Another home kit was light blue shirts and
 white shorts.  Raynes Park FC ran five   but a 2-0 win for the Vale who took their chances.
 senior teams on Saturdays.  The   All of these matches demonstrate the new confidence at Raynes
 1st and 2nd XI's played in the   Park and the quality that we are developing in the squad.
 Surrey Premier League.  The 3rd   There's loads going on at the club with five new signings settling
 team played in the Surrey South   in  nicely,  the   floodlights still on track for December - hopeful-
 Eastern Combination while the 4ths and   ly up and shining before the club house Christ-
 5ths played in the Kingston and District   mas lights!
 League.  They also ran an over 35's team
 and youth teams aged 14 to 18.  The new head of operations at RPV has
                                   been working full-steam. An interior

 Source: Former RPV FC President, Robert   designer has been appointed  and a
 Hallett Senior, who was instrumental in   totally new club house will start
 the formation of both the Rayes Park and     to unfold with all new
 Raynes Park Vale football clubs.
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