Uxbridge Football Club was founded in 1871 and is one of the oldest football clubs in the South of England. In those days the Club wore a white strip, before changing to the current red strip in 1880. The first 10 years of the Club were successful, with the Heron brothers gaining full international caps for England. The Club became founder members of the Southern League in 1894, finishing in mid-table in Division Two and a few season's later reached the Final of the F.A. Amateur Cup in the 1897/98 season - losing to Middlesbrough at Crystal Palace. Even at the turn of the century, the Club nearly folded with a deficit of Â£130. In the 1906/07 season the Club joined the Great Western Combination League and then the Athenian League in 1919 after the First World War. At the end of the 1919/20 season Uxbridge finished bottom and were unfortunately not re-elected. In 1939 the Club rejoined the Great Western Combination League and continued to play during the War, before joining the London League in the 1944/45 season and transferring to the Corinthian League after two seasons. In 1948 a ground called 'Honeycroft' was bought in Cleveland Road, which is now part of Brunel University. The 1959/60 season was a particularly successful season with the Club being Champions of the Corinthian League.

THE SIXTIES ONWARDS

By the 1960s, the Club was in debt and the ground was mortgaged, but they still continued and gained national prominence in 1976 when they met a full strength England side at Wembley Stadium as part of the World Cup preparations then. The score: England 8 Uxbridge 0. In 1978 the Club bought its current ground in West Drayton and also called the ground 'Honeycroft'. The Club spent over £170,000 on ground improvements and a 1-1 draw with Arsenal in 1981 saw the official opening of the new floodlights. The 1981/82 season saw the Club finish third in the Athenian League and achieve election into the Isthmian League. The Club finished second in Division Two South in 1984/85 and gained promotion to Division One - where they have remained ever since. The first season in Division One was good with the team finishing in 7th place and also reached the 1st Round proper of the FA Trophy and the Final of the AC Delco Cup in its inaugural year - losing 1-3 to Sutton United. In 1988/89 the Club was honoured, to be chosen to stage the Centenary Final of the Middlesex Senior Cup competition, in recognition of the quality of its ground and facilities. Throughout this era Ron Clack, who put in almost 20 years service as First Team manager before stepping aside to run the Reserve and Youth sides until his death in 1995, managed the club.

THE NINETIES ONWARDS

The early 90's saw George Talbot take to the helm as Manager, and over the 15 years under his control the club had varying degrees of success, especially in cup competitions. The first success during this period was winning the London Challenge Cup in 1994, when Uxbridge beat Welling United, their first major Trophy for 12 years. Three years later the London Challenge Cup was lifted again when the 'Reds' defeated Leyton Pennant 1-0 in a replay after a thrilling 3-3 draw at Fulham's 'Craven Cottage'. A year later the club reached the London Challenge Cup Final again and also the final of the Middlesex Senior Cup, unfortunately losing both to Boreham Wood and Enfield respectively in excellent matches. The 1997/98 season also saw a best ever league finish of 5th place in the Ryman League Division One. 1999 saw another appearance in the final of the London Challenge Cup, this time the club losing to Dulwich Hamlet after extra time at Charlton Athletic F.C., and a year later the club made their fourth consecutive appearance in the London Challenge Cup Final, and this time the 'Reds' gained their revenge over Dulwich Hamlet in another thrilling final, with a 5-4 win on penalties following a 2-2 draw at Dagenham & Redbridge. 2001 saw the club lose their stranglehold on the London Challenge Cup but they were victorious in the Middlesex Senior Cup for the first time in 50 years as they defeated Ryman Premier side Harrow Borough, a win that came amidst a great end of season run which saw 9 wins and a draw in the final 10 matches.

Season 2001/2 saw the 'Reds' reach three cup semi-finals and at the end of that season saw the completion of the refurbishment of the clubhouse and facilities. The following season the club equalled their highest 5th place finish in the Ryman Division One North and also reached the semi-final of the London Senior Cup. 2004 saw another Cup Final appearance, resulting in defeat to Hendon in the Middlesex Senior Cup. The 2004/05 season, the first in the Southern League for 105 years, was to become a very successful season. A great start to the season and a strong finish saw fourth place secured and a play-off place for the final promotion place, which Uxbridge lost in the final at Maldon Town. Before the 2005/06 season, the club installed a new floodlighting system. We also hoped to improve on our success the season before, but we only finished in a disappointing mid-table position. The Management Committee decided a change was needed, and after 15 years loyal service to the cause, George Talbot left the club, along with the long-serving Sean Dawson and Mark Gill, who played a combined total of almost 1200 games for the club between them.

THE NEW ERA

The club wasted no time in appointing a successor to George Talbot, with former Uxbridge player and previously successful Northwood Manager Tony Choules being appointed as the new Manager. Tony wasted no time in appointing his new management team, with Scott Tarr becoming Assistant Manager and Gary Farrell, another former 'Red', becoming Coach. Tony and his team were keenly looking forward to their new challenge, with the 2006/07 season in the newly named British Gas Business Southern League. Under the new regime, almost a complete new squad was assembled in double quick time, and an encouraging start to pre-season was quickly followed by a slump in results, as Tony and his staff juggled the players to find the right blend. But gradually, as the squad was both streamlined and strengthened, the results started to improve, although first match defeats in the FA Cup and FA Trophy were disappointing. The club recorded their first competitive win under Tony when Beaconsfield SYCOB were defeated 2-1 in the Errea Cup, and this was soon followed by a repeat 2-1 victory over the same opposition to notch up the first league victory. The new 'Reds' were now on their way, and soon were beginning to climb the league table on the back of a decent unbeaten run in the league. A highly respectable 8th place was the final league position in 2006/07, with the club just missing out on a play-off place in a hectic final fortnight of the season. Champions Bashley only bettered the form Tony's lads showed in the second half of the season.

The 2007/08 season, saw us get off to a blistering start, winning our opening four games, scoring plenty of goals and proudly heading the table. Sadly it wasn't to last and a disappointing September saw successive league defeats and an early exit from the FA Cup, but Tony and the lads were made of sterner stuff and set about recovering their early form, and through October and November the team embarked on a run of 10 consecutive wins in all competitions - equalling the club record winning sequence, set 60 years earlier. During this run we climbed back up the league as well as making good progress in the FA Trophy and Errea Cup. We started 2008 with a bang, recording our biggest win of the season with a 6-1 victory at AFC Hayes and kept picking up points, without challenging the leading bunch too much. We finished the season well losing just one of our final ten league games, deservedly earning a play-off place. In the play-off semi final we defeated league runners-up Fleet Town 2-1 on their own patch, but less than 48 hours later went down to a solitary Oxford City goal in the play-off final. The club was also awarded Charter Standard by the Football Association towards the end of the season, and there are further ground improvements plans afoot with the aim of improving our current 'C' grade.

On the field Tony Choules sees Uxbridge as a sleeping giant, and he intends to see the club climbing to their highest ever playing level by making it to the Premier Division, and more long term would like to see us ply our trade in the Blue Square Conference South. We have an ambitious Management Team, a re-vitalised Management Committee and excellent facilities and we all feel the time is right to raise the club's profile and standing, and with such a positive Manager at the helm, who is to say we will not achieve it. The road ahead will be tricky at times no doubt, but it will be exciting and who will dare to say we will not achieve our goals in the years to come. Tony and the lads have certainly put the smile back on the faces at Uxbridge Football Club and in the coming season will look to make that smile broader.

UXBRIDGE F.C. PLAYERS & MANAGEMENT PROFILES 2008/09 SEASON

Paul McCarthy (Goalkeeper): D.O.B. 25/3/85. Macca joined the "Reds" in the summer of 2008 from divisional rivals Bracknell Town, for whom he was a consistent and valued performer. Paul, a highly competent goalkeeper, previously played for Maidenhead United and Chesham United. At just 23 and 6'3" inches tall, he is a great signing, who made his Uxbridge debut against Cirencester Town in August 2008.

Matthew Burton (Goalkeeper): D.O.B. 28/1/83. Matthew is a goalkeeper who signed for Uxbridge in September 2008. Previously with Frimley Green.

Neville Stamp (Defender): D.O.B. 7/7/81. Neville is an experienced defender, who signed for Uxbridge in August 2006, from Conference South side Basingstoke Town, having previously played for Reading and York City, where he made over 40 appearances. Made his debut against Paulton Rovers in August 2006. Neville has made over 55 appearances, scoring 2 goals. Currently recovering from a long term injury.

Gavin Brown (Defender): D.O.B. 26/10/83. Gavin joined the "Reds" in the July 2008, having spent three years at Hillingdon Borough. He joined the Boro' in 2005 after a spell coaching in the USA, and quickly established himself as first choice full back. As a youngster, he had spells at Luton Town and Watford before moving to Hayes and Edgware Town. He represented the BoroÃ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢ in the 2006 F.A. Carlsberg Vase Final at St Andrews. Made his Uxbridge debut against Cirencester Town in August 2008.

Ryan Wharton (Defender): D.O.B. 18/1/84. Ryan is a skilful yet strong defender who signed for the "Reds" in the summer of 2008 from divisional rivals Burnham. Ryan previously played for AFC Hayes, Hendon, Diss United and most famously for Hillingdon Borough, for whom he played in the 2006 FA Carlsberg Vase final at St Andrews. Made his Uxbridge debut against Cirencester Town in August 2008.

Mark Weedon (Defender): D.O.B. 14/2/78. Mark is now the longest serving player at the club, having made over 380 appearances so far in his 11 years at the club, scoring 11 goals. Mark is a strong, influential and committed defender, who first signed for the "Reds" in August 1997, having previously played for Brentford and Harrow Borough. Currently recovering from knee surgery.

Mark Dennison (Defender): D.O.B. 7/10/84. Mark is a highly experienced defender who joined Uxbridge in August 2007 from BGBL Premier Division side Hemel Hempstead Town. He also previously played for Northwood (in two spells) and Hayes. Over 60 appearances with eight goals scored to date. Made his debut away at Burnham in August 2007.

Jorden Oldham (Defender): D.O.B. 27/10/80. Jorden joined Uxbridge in August 2007 from Bracknell Town where he returned to in 2006-7, after a year back home in Northwich, finishing his exams. Originally he made the step up from the reserves at Bracknell the end of the 2003/4 season, and he is a tough tackling defender who can play anywhere across the back four. Over 12 appearances and 1 goal to date.

James Shipperley (Defender): D.O.B. 23/1/84. James re-signed for Uxbridge in August 2007, joining from neighbours and rivals Northwood. James started as a youth player at Uxbridge before moving on to join Conference neighbours Hayes, for whom he made 25 first team appearances. James moved on to Wealdstone and then to Northwood.

James Mann (Defender): D.O.B. 16/11/84. James is a strong defender who joined Uxbridge in August 2007, having impressed in pre-season. He previously played for Fleet Town in the Ryman League Division One South during the 2006-7 season. 10 appearances and 1 goal so far.

David Everley (Defender): D.O.B. 30/10/89. David is a young defender who has come through the ranks at Uxbridge, impressing in both the Youth team and Suburban League side, before signing first team forms in August 2008. He is the oldest son of former Uxbridge favourite - defender Andy Everley.

David Thomas (Defender): D.O.B. 4/4/89. David is a promising defender, who joined Uxbridge in August 2007 from Conference South neighbours Hayes, but moved briefly to Slough Town before returning in February 2008. Made his debut away at Burnham in August 2007 and has made over 50 appearances to date, his one goal being a last minute play-off semi final penalty winner at Fleet Town in April 2008.

Ian Dickens (Defender or Midfield): D.O.B. 11/4/80. Ian is an energetic and whole-hearted defender, who is equally at home in midfield as well. Ian signed for the "Reds" in August 2006, having previously played in the Conference South for Basingstoke Town. Ian has also played for Kingstonian, Fleet Town and Bracknell Town Made his Uxbridge debut against Paulton Rovers in August 2006. Over 100 appearances so far, scoring 5 goals.

Neil Davies (Midfield): Neil, a combative midfield player, joined Uxbridge in October 2008 from Blue Square South side Eastleigh, making his debut for the Ã¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…â€œRedsÃ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Â away at Burnham in the league in October 2008. Previously with Westfield.

Wayne Carter (Midfield): D.O.B. 27/7/80. Wayne is another former Northwood player who had two spells with the "Woods". He joined Uxbridge in August 2007 having previously played for Brentford, Wealdstone, Hayes and Hendon. He is a skilful midfield player, and a good addition to the first team squad, who made his first team debut at Bridgwater Town in September 2007. Over 45 appearances and 2 goals so far.

Tommy Howe (Midfield): D.O.B. 14/5/88. Tom is a young and combative midfield player, who joined the club in September 2006 from Ryman Premier side Hampton & Richmond Borough, where he had progressed through the ranks. Made his Uxbridge debut away at Lymington & New Milton in September 2006. Has made over 50 appearances so far, but has yet to open his competitive scoring account.

Kevin Warner (Midfield): D.O.B. 27/8/79. Kevin is a former Wimbledon youth player who started at Yeading. After a first spell with Uxbridge, he signed for Hayes from Brook House in the 2001. He then had a spell with Staines Town in 2006/7 before moving to AFC Wimbledon and AFC Hayes last season. Kevin made his debut in October 2007 against Thatcham Town. Over 55 appearances and 11 goals so far.

Frazer Toms (Midfield): D.O.B. 13/9/79. Frazer is an experienced left sided midfield player who signed for Uxbridge in August 2008 from BGBL Midlands Division side Barton Rovers. He has Football League experience with Charlton Athletic and Barnet before moving to Northwood, St Albans City, Farnborough Town, Kings Lynn and Harlow Town. Made his Uxbridge debut against Cirencester Town in August 2008.

Billy Reynolds (Midfield): D.O.B. 21/10/89. Billy is a young midfield player, who joined Uxbridge in August 2008 from Dagenham & Redbridge. Made his Uxbridge debut in August 2008 against North Leigh.

Danny Tilbury (Midfield/Forward):D.O.B. 22/6/78. Danny joined Uxbridge in November 2008 from AFC Hayes and he is vastly experienced player who made over 180 first team appearances for Wealdstone, before moving to Hillingdon Borough. He became their Club Captain and was another key member of the Borough squad that reached the FA Vase Final in 2006. Previous clubs include Hayes, Millwall and Arsenal. Made his Uxbridge debut at home to Truro City in November 2008.

Dave Lawrence (Midfield/Forward): D.O.B. 15/2/85 Dave joined the "Reds" in July 2008, making his debut in August 2008 against Cirencester Town, having spent last season back at Hillingdon Boro' after a season at Diss Town. Previously he spent three seasons with the Boro', where he was a tricky midfielder with an eye for a goal. Dave appeared for the Boro' in the 2006 F.A. Carlsberg Vase Final and he finished the competition that season as the joint top scorer with 10 goals.

David Warner (Forward): D.O.B. 27/4/81. David started his football career at Brook House before joining Watford. Following injury problems, David moved to join Hayes in 2001. A move to Windsor & Eton for the first time followed in March 2005 and he then had spells at Northwood and Staines Town before returning to the Royalists last season. He joined Uxbridge in October 2007, where he made a scoring debut against Thatcham Town. Over 50 appearances and 18 goals so far.

Mark Nicholls (Midfield/Forward): D.O.B. 30/5/77. Mark rejoined Uxbridge again in January 2007 from Northwood, scoring his 50th Uxbridge goal on his latest "debut". This experienced player also saw service with Chelsea as a youngster and later played for Grimsby Town amongst others. He moved into Non-League football appearing for Maidenhead United, Uxbridge (twice), Hendon, Hayes and Northwood. Overall Mark has scored 82 goals in over 180 appearances during his time at Uxbridge.

Damian Panter (Forward): D.O.B. 2/5/80. Damian is a strong forward who joined the club in September 2006 from Ryman League Kingstonian. Has previously played for Fleet Town, Woking, Sutton United, Molesey, Walton & Hersham, Staines Town and Leatherhead. Made his league debut against Andover in the league. Returned to first team action during 2008 after over a year on the sidelines following a serious injury. Damian has so far made over 20 appearances and scored 6 goals.

Lee Tunnell (Forward): D.O.B. 24/4/80. Local striker who originally joined the "Reds" in March 1999 from Chertsey Town, having previously been a YTS player with Brentford. Lee scored on his original first team debut at Braintree Town, and has made over 360 appearances and scored 121 goals so far. Lee left in 2006 to join Northwood, but returned to Uxbridge in January 2007, making his latest "debut" against Didcot Town in January 2007. Scored his 100th goal at Bracknell in March 2007.

Johnnie Dyer (Forward): D.O.B. 3/5/87. Jon joined the "Reds" in March 2007 from Conference South neighbours Hayes. He is a lively forward who has also played for Basingstoke Town and Bracknell Town, besides his two spells at Hayes. He made his Uxbridge debut at Bracknell Town in March 2007, and had a major impact on the side. Now back in action after missing almost all of the 2007/8 season through injury. Has made over 30 appearances and scored 10 goals.

Adam Bernard (Midfield or Forward): D.O.B. 18/11/88. Adam is a lively wide player, who is equally at home up front. He signed for Uxbridge in September 2008, joining from Ryman League Division One South side Leatherhead. Made his Uxbridge debut at home to Thatcham Town in September 2008.

Ryan O'Toole (Forward): D.O.B. 29/8/85. Ryan is a young forward who joined the club in August 2008, after impressing in pre-season trials. This is his first season in senior football, having previously only played in junior football. Made his first team debut at Burnham in October 2008.

Ben Jones (Forward): D.O.B. 23/3/90. Ben is a young forward who joined Uxbridge in August 2008 from Dagenham & Redbridge. Made his first team debut at Redbridge in the FA Cup in August 2008.

Management Team

Tony Choules (Manager): Tony, a former player at Uxbridge, has gone on into a successful Managerial Career with Northwood, Hendon, Leyton and AFC Hornchurch. Three season's ago he was Assistant Manager at Nationwide South Maidenhead United, before being appointed as the "Reds" Manager in May 2006. Tony led the side to the end of season play-offs in the 2007/8 season.

Scott Tarr (Assistant Manager): Scott joined Uxbridge before the start of the 2006/07 season as Assistant to Tony Choules. Scott, an experienced goalkeeper who played for Leatherhead and Basingstoke Town amongst others in a successful playing career. Made his playing debut for Uxbridge against Potton Utd in the FA Cup in August 2006. Definitely one of the games great "characters".

Paul Mills (Coach): Another former Uxbridge player, who, after retiring from playing, became Coach to the Reserve Team in the Suburban League. During his playing career as a tenacious midfield player, Paul made well over 350 appearances for Uxbridge, prior to that he played for Brentford and Woking. Promoted to become the First Team Coach in August 2008.

Rob Tidbury (Goalkeeping Coach): Rob joined the club in the summer of 2008, to strengthen the coaching department. His senior career saw him perform between the posts for Hounslow, Hayes and Northwood. Rob was still playing last season at the ripe old age of 47 in the Berks and Bucks League.

Stuart Everley (Physio): Stuart is an experienced and respected physiotherapist and a very loyal Clubman for the "Reds", and has served the club in various capacities for many years. Stuart has also seen service at Ryman Premier Division Hendon, Feltham and neighbours Northwood, before returning to the fold at Uxbridge five seasons ago.

Phil Granville (Reserve Team Manager): Phil has been in charge of the Suburban League side for five seasons, and he has been a great servant to the club, making almost 400 first team appearances during a long playing career. He has since been cutting his management teeth running the Suburban League side, which has supplied several players who have progressed to the first team squad.

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