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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
the 1995/96 merger. Raynes Park FC
was originally the Southern Railways Grand Drive
Football Section (formed 1928) and Raynes Park
were known as Southern Railway until Greater London
they changed name to Raynes Park SW20 9DZ
FC in 1964. The Southern Railway
Team was a victim of the notorious STAFF DIRECTORY
1963 Beeching spending cuts, a Chairman: John Dalton
national review into modernising
Secretary: Paul Armour
the UK's railways. Southern Railways
General Manager: Marc Skinner
1950's home kit was Gold and Green
Operations Manager: Helen Dalton
quarters, the company colours.
Team Manager: Josh Gallagher
Raynes Park FC home shirt colours
Programme Editor: Mark Ferrari
were Red and Black stripes (similar
to AC Milan). Another home kit was
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light blue shirts and white shorts.
Raynes Park FC ran five senior teams Sheerwater vs Raynes Park Vale
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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