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CLUB HISTORY
ARE PROGRAMMES ELECTRIC?

Raynes Park Vale FC was formed in We do produce an e-programme we try to keep the cover costs of the
1995 following the merger of Raynes
for the mid-week fixtures, mainly programmes as low as possible.
Park and Malden Vale (formed 1967).
because a printed programme, which
Raynes Park FC used to be based relies on tight deadlines and a sur- There will be a printed programme
at Taunton Avenue, SW20 at the feit of content, would be a struggle available for this Saturday's Raynes
Raynes Park Recreation Group until to produce for all the games, espe- Park Vale vs Jersey Bulls fixture. it
the 1995/96 merger. Raynes Park FC cially for people who also have full- will be packed full of content and
was originally the Southern Railways Grand Drive time jobs and other commitments. should become a collector's item, get
Football Section (formed 1928) and Raynes Park The electronic version of the pro- to the ground early to ensure your
were known as Southern Railway until Greater London gramme, whilst not favoured purchase.
they changed name to Raynes Park SW20 9DZ
amongst many fans, does fulfil
FC in 1964. The Southern Railway league requirements to produce
Team was a victim of the notorious STAFF DIRECTORY some form of a programme for every
1963 Beeching spending cuts, a Chairman: John Dalton
national review into modernising match and also ensures more expo-
Secretary: Paul Armour sure for our sponsors through ad-
the UK's railways. Southern Railways
General Manager: Marc Skinner
1950's home kit was Gold and Green verts. These sponsors provide much
Operations Manager: Helen Dalton
quarters, the company colours. needed income towards the running
Team Manager: Josh Gallagher
Raynes Park FC home shirt colours costs of the club.
Programme Editor: Mark Ferrari
were Red and Black stripes (similar to
AC Milan). Another home kit was light This will be the final electronic
TODAY'S PROGRAMME COVER
blue shirts and white shorts. Raynes programme of the season and the
Park FC ran five senior teams Raynes Park Vale vs Sheerwater penultimate home game of the
on Saturdays. The 1st and 2022/23 campaign (depending on
2nd XI's played in the Surrey
the weather).
Premier League. The 3rd team
played in the Surrey South
We also convert all the printed pro-
Eastern Combination while the
grammes after the games, and these
4ths and 5ths played in the
can be viewed on the Raynes Park
Kingston and District League.
Vale website.
They also ran an over 35's
team and youth teams aged Enjoy this evening's game
14 to 18. Please do buy the printed pro-
grammes on matchdays, we feel they
Source: Former RPV FC are an important part of the match
President, Robert Hallett Senior, day experience. We understand that
who was instrumental in the
formation of both the Rayes Park and many people are struggling fina-
cially at the moment and therefore
Raynes Park Vale football clubs.

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