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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).

Raynes Park FC used to be based
at Taunton Avenue, SW20 at the
Raynes Park Recreation Group until RAYNES PARK VALE FC
the 1995/96 merger. Raynes Park
Grand Drive
FC was originally the Southern
Railways Football Section (formed Raynes Park
1928) and were known as Southern Greater London
Railway until they changed name SW20 9DZ
to Raynes Park FC in 1964. The
Southern Railway Team was a victim STAFF DIRECTORY
of the notorious 1963 Beeching Chairman: John Dalton
spending cuts, a national review Secretary: Paul Armour
into modernising the UK's railways. General Manager: Marc Skinner
Southern Railways 1950's home kit
Manager: Josh Gallagher
was Gold and Green quarters, the
Programme Editor: Mark Ferrari
company colours. Raynes Park FC
home shirt colours were Red and RAYNES PARK VALE PLAYER PHOTO
Black stripes (similar to AC Milan).
Jake Gallagher
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.
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