Page 3 - Raynes Park Vale vs Colliers Wood Utd

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

1928 to 1995

Southern Railway Football Section -
Raynes Park FC RAYNES PARK VALE FC

Raynes Park FC used to be based at Grand Drive
Taunton Avenue, SW20 at the Raynes Raynes Park
Park Recreation Group until the 1995/96 Greater London
merger. Raynes Park FC was originally SW20 9DZ
the Southern Railways Football Section
(formed 1928) and were known as STAFF DIRECTORY
Southern Railway until they changed Chairman: John Dalton
name to Raynes Park FC in 1964. The Secretary: Paul Armour
Southern Railway Team was a victim of Treasurer: Simon Maynard
the notorious 1963 Beeching spending General Manager: Marc Skinner
cuts, a national review into modernising
the UK's railways. Southern Railways Manager: Josh Gallagher
1950's home kit was Gold and Green Programme Editor: Mark Ferrari
quarters, the company colours. Raynes
Park FC home shirt colours were Red TODAY'S COVER
and Black stripes (similar to AC Milan). Jordan Stepney
Another home kit was light blue shirts
and white shorts. Raynes Park FC ran
five senior teams on Saturdays. The 1st
and 2nd XI's played in the Surrey Premier
League. The 3rd team played in the
Surrey South Eastern Combination while
the 4ths and 5ths played in the Kingston
and District League. They also ran an
over 35's team and youth teams aged
14 to 18.

Source: Former RPV FC President,
Robert Hallett Senior, who was
instrumental in the formation of both
the Rayes Park and Raynes Park
Vale football clubs.