Jump to content

Hullbridge Sports F.C.: Difference between revisions

Coordinates: 51°36′56.46″N 0°37′09.55″E / 51.6156833°N 0.6193194°E / 51.6156833; 0.6193194
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
No edit summary
Unnecessary
 
(26 intermediate revisions by 13 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
⚫
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2023}}
{{short description|Association football club in England}}
{{short description|Association football club in England}}
{{Infobox football club
{{Infobox football club
| clubname = Hullbridge Sports
| clubname = Hullbridge Sports
| fullname = Hullbridge Sports Football Club
| fullname = Hullbridge Sports Football Club
| image = File:Hullbridge Sports FC logo.png
| image = Hullbridge Sports FC logo.png
| nickname = The Bridge, The Sports
| nickname = The Bridge, The Sports
| founded = 1945
| founded = 1945
| ground = Lower Road, [[Hullbridge]]
| ground = Lower Road, [[Hullbridge]]
| capacity = 1,500 (60 seated)<ref name=NLCD>Mike Williams & Tony Williams (2012) ''Non-League Club Directory 2013'', p659 {{ISBN|978-1-869833-77-0}}</ref>
| capacity = 1,500<ref name=NLCD>Mike Williams & Tony Williams (2012) ''Non-League Club Directory 2013'', p659 {{ISBN|978-1-869833-77-0}}</ref>
| chairman = Al Nash
| chairman = Al Nash
| manager = Justin Gardner
| league = {{English football updater|HullbriS}}
| league = {{English football updater|HullbriS}}
| season = {{English football updater|HullbriS2}}
| season = {{English football updater|HullbriS2}}
Line 28: Line 30:
| shorts2 = FFFF00
| shorts2 = FFFF00
| socks2 = FFFF00
| socks2 = FFFF00
| website = http://www.hullbridgesportsfc.co.uk/
}}
}}


'''Hullbridge Sports Football Club''' is a [[Association football|football]] club based in [[Hullbridge]], [[Essex]], England. They are currently members of the {{English football updater|HullbriS}} and play at Lower Road. The club runs over thirty teams from under-6 through to men's senior football.
'''Hullbridge Sports Football Club''' is a [[Association football|football]] club based in [[Hullbridge]], [[Essex]], England. They are currently members of the {{English football updater|HullbriS}} and play at Lower Road.


==History==
==History==
The club was established in 1945 as Hullbridge United by a group headed by A.W. Moss, the owner of the Anchor Inn.<ref name=NLCD2017>Mike Williams & Tony Williams (2016) ''Non-League Club Directory 2017'', Tony Williams Publications, p415 {{ISBN|978-1869833695}}</ref><ref name=H>[https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/files.pitchero.com%2Fclubs%2F76210%2FKRWCFGReO4iLi6pbiVUw_HSFC+History.pdf HSFC History] Hullbridge Sports F.C.</ref> Playing in green and gold quarters, the colours of the Anchor Inn's flag,<ref name=H/> the club initially played in the [[Mid-Essex Football League|Mid-Essex League]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070504045250/http://www.hullbridgesports.com/history.html History] Hullbridge Sports F.C.</ref> In 1947 they joined the Southend & District League and in 1951–52 they won Division Two and the league's French Cup, earning promotion to Division One.<ref name=H/> In 1953 the club was renamed Hullbridge Sports. Two relegations saw the club playing in Division Three by the mid-1950s, but they were Division Three champions in 1956–57, also winning the Shaw Cup.<ref name=H/> However, they were relegated back to Division Three two seasons later.<ref name=H/>
The club was established in 1945 as Hullbridge United by a group headed by A.W. Moss, the owner of the Anchor Inn.<ref name=NLCD2017>Mike Williams & Tony Williams (2016) ''Non-League Club Directory 2017'', Tony Williams Publications, p415 {{ISBN|978-1869833695}}</ref><ref name=H>[https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/files.pitchero.com%2Fclubs%2F76210%2FKRWCFGReO4iLi6pbiVUw_HSFC+History.pdf HSFC History] Hullbridge Sports F.C.</ref> Playing in green and gold quarters, the colours of the Anchor Inn's flag,<ref name=H/> the club initially played in the [[Mid-Essex Football League|Mid-Essex League]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070504045250/http://www.hullbridgesports.com/history.html History] Hullbridge Sports F.C.</ref> In 1947 they joined the Southend & District League and in 1951–52 won Division Two and the league's French Cup, earning promotion to Division One.<ref name=H/> In 1953 the club was renamed Hullbridge Sports. Two relegations saw the club playing in Division Three by the mid-1950s, but they were Division Three champions in 1956–57, also winning the Shaw Cup.<ref name=H/> However, they were relegated back to Division Three two seasons later.<ref name=H/>


The 1962–63 season saw Hullbridge finish as runners-up in the (renamed) Division Two, earning promotion back to Division One.<ref name=H/> In 1965–66 they won the Division One title and were promoted to the Premier Division. Although they were relegated back to Division One after finishing bottom of the Premier Division in 1968–69, they returned to the league's top division as Division One runners-up in 1971–72.<ref name=H/> After another relegation, they were promoted back to the Premier Division after finishing as Division One runners-up in 1978–79.
The 1962–63 season saw Hullbridge finish as runners-up in the (renamed) Division Two, earning promotion back to Division One.<ref name=H/> In 1965–66 they won the Division One title and were promoted to the Premier Division. Although they were relegated back to Division One after finishing bottom of the Premier Division in 1968–69, they returned to the league's top division as Division One runners-up in 1971–72.<ref name=H/> After another relegation, they were promoted back to the Premier Division after finishing as Division One runners-up in 1978–79.


In 1982 Hullbridge were founder members of the Southend & District Alliance, before moving up to Division Two of the [[Essex Olympian Football League|Essex Olympian League]] in 1984. The club were promoted to Division One in their first season after finishing third in Division Two.<ref name=H/> They narrowly avoided relegation in their first season in Division One, finishing thirteenth out of fifteen clubs, but finished bottom the following season and were relegated back to Division Two. They won the League Cup in 1987–88.<ref name=H/> In 1990 Hullbridge moved up to the Essex Senior League.<ref name=FCHD>{{fchd|id=HULLBRSP|name=Hullbridge Sports}}</ref> They won the Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy in 2013–14,<ref name=H/> and were league champions in [[2018–19 Essex Senior Football League|2018–19 season]], earning promotion to North Division of the [[Isthmian League]].<ref>[https://www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/17602540.hullbridge-sports-claim-essex-senior-league-title-with-win-over-stanway-rovers/ Hullbridge Sports claim Essex Senior League title with win over Stanway Rovers] Basildon Echo, 27 April 2019</ref>
In 1982 Hullbridge were founder members of the Southend & District Alliance, before moving up to Division Two of the [[Essex Olympian Football League|Essex Olympian League]] in 1984. The club were promoted to Division One in their first season after finishing third in Division Two.<ref name=H/> They narrowly avoided relegation in their first season in Division One, finishing thirteenth out of fifteen clubs, but finished bottom the following season and were relegated back to Division Two. They won the League Cup in 1987–88.<ref name=H/> In 1990 Hullbridge moved up to the Essex Senior League.<ref name=FCHD>{{fchd|id=HULLBRSP|name=Hullbridge Sports}}</ref> They won the Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy in 2013–14,<ref name=H/> and were league champions in [[2018–19 Essex Senior Football League|2018–19 season]], earning promotion to North Division of the [[Isthmian League]].<ref>[https://www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/17602540.hullbridge-sports-claim-essex-senior-league-title-with-win-over-stanway-rovers/ Hullbridge Sports claim Essex Senior League title with win over Stanway Rovers] Basildon Echo, 27 April 2019</ref> The club finished bottom of the North Division in [[2022–23 Isthmian League|2022–23]] and were relegated back to the Essex Senior League.


==Ground==
==Ground==
Line 64: Line 67:


==See also==
==See also==
*[[:Category:Hullbridge Sports F.C. players|Hullbridge Sports F.C. players]]
*{{c|Hullbridge Sports F.C. players}}


==References==
==References==
Line 72: Line 75:
*[http://www.hullbridgesportsfc.co.uk/ Official website]
*[http://www.hullbridgesportsfc.co.uk/ Official website]


{{Isthmian League}}
{{Essex Senior League}}
{{coord|51|36|56.46|N|0|37|09.55|E|region:GB_type:landmark|display=title}}
{{coord|51|36|56.46|N|0|37|09.55|E|region:GB_type:landmark|display=title}}
⚫
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2012}}


[[Category:Hullbridge Sports F.C.| ]]
[[Category:Hullbridge Sports F.C.| ]]
Line 85: Line 87:
[[Category:Essex Olympian Football League]]
[[Category:Essex Olympian Football League]]
[[Category:Essex Senior Football League]]
[[Category:Essex Senior Football League]]
[[Category:Isthmian League]]
[[Category:Isthmian League clubs]]

Latest revision as of 21:34, 11 December 2023

Hullbridge Sports
Full nameHullbridge Sports Football Club
Nickname(s)The Bridge, The Sports
Founded1945
GroundLower Road, Hullbridge
Capacity1,500[1]
ChairmanAl Nash
ManagerJustin Gardner
LeagueEssex Senior League
2023–24Essex Senior League, 12th of 20
Websitehttp://www.hullbridgesportsfc.co.uk/

Hullbridge Sports Football Club is a football club based in Hullbridge, Essex, England. They are currently members of the Essex Senior League and play at Lower Road.

History

[edit]

The club was established in 1945 as Hullbridge United by a group headed by A.W. Moss, the owner of the Anchor Inn.[2][3] Playing in green and gold quarters, the colours of the Anchor Inn's flag,[3] the club initially played in the Mid-Essex League.[4] In 1947 they joined the Southend & District League and in 1951–52 won Division Two and the league's French Cup, earning promotion to Division One.[3] In 1953 the club was renamed Hullbridge Sports. Two relegations saw the club playing in Division Three by the mid-1950s, but they were Division Three champions in 1956–57, also winning the Shaw Cup.[3] However, they were relegated back to Division Three two seasons later.[3]

The 1962–63 season saw Hullbridge finish as runners-up in the (renamed) Division Two, earning promotion back to Division One.[3] In 1965–66 they won the Division One title and were promoted to the Premier Division. Although they were relegated back to Division One after finishing bottom of the Premier Division in 1968–69, they returned to the league's top division as Division One runners-up in 1971–72.[3] After another relegation, they were promoted back to the Premier Division after finishing as Division One runners-up in 1978–79.

In 1982 Hullbridge were founder members of the Southend & District Alliance, before moving up to Division Two of the Essex Olympian League in 1984. The club were promoted to Division One in their first season after finishing third in Division Two.[3] They narrowly avoided relegation in their first season in Division One, finishing thirteenth out of fifteen clubs, but finished bottom the following season and were relegated back to Division Two. They won the League Cup in 1987–88.[3] In 1990 Hullbridge moved up to the Essex Senior League.[5] They won the Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy in 2013–14,[3] and were league champions in 2018–19 season, earning promotion to North Division of the Isthmian League.[6] The club finished bottom of the North Division in 2022–23 and were relegated back to the Essex Senior League.

Ground

[edit]

The club originally played on a pitch on land owned by A.W. Moss on the junction of Pooles Lane and Long Lane.[3] In the late 1970s the club obtained 16.5 acres of land on Lower Road from Rochford District Council, with the new ground opening in 1980. A clubhouse was officially opened in 1983 and further improvements were made to the ground in 1989 to allow the club to move up to the Essex Senior League, including the installation of floodlights and the construction of a small stand.[3][7] The stand was later rebuilt and twelve seats were added, with 21 additional seats installed on open steps of terracing behind one goal and 21 on another side of the pitch, enough to fulfil the Essex Senior League's requirements.[7]

Honours

[edit]
  • Essex Senior League
    • Champions 2018–19
  • Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy winners 2013–14
  • Essex Olympian League
    • League Cup winners 1987–88
  • Southend & District League
    • Division One champions 1965–66
    • Division Two champions 1951–52
    • Division Three champions 1956–57
    • French Cup winners 1951–52
    • Shaw Cup winners 1956–57
  • Southend Charity Competition
    • Section B winners 1979–80
    • Section C winners 1950–51, 1965–66[3]

Records

[edit]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b Mike Williams & Tony Williams (2012) Non-League Club Directory 2013, p659 ISBN 978-1-869833-77-0
  2. ^ Mike Williams & Tony Williams (2016) Non-League Club Directory 2017, Tony Williams Publications, p415 ISBN 978-1869833695
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m HSFC History Hullbridge Sports F.C.
  4. ^ History Hullbridge Sports F.C.
  5. ^ a b c Hullbridge Sports at the Football Club History Database
  6. ^ Hullbridge Sports claim Essex Senior League title with win over Stanway Rovers Basildon Echo, 27 April 2019
  7. ^ a b Jon Weaver (2005) The Football Grounds of Rural Essex, p34
[edit]

51°36′56.46″N 0°37′09.55″E / 51.6156833°N 0.6193194°E / 51.6156833; 0.6193194

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Hullbridge_Sports_F.C.&oldid=1189443645"