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Barton Rovers F.C.

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Barton Rovers
Official Barton Rovers crest
Official Barton Rovers crest
Full nameBarton Rovers Football Club
Nickname(s)The Rovers
Founded1898
GroundSharpenhoe Road, Barton-le-Clay[1]
Capacity4,000[1]
ChairmanDarren Whiley[2]
ManagerRichard Wilmot & Wes Byrne[3]
LeagueSouthern League Division One Central
2013–14Southern League Division One Central, 6th

Barton Rovers Football Club is an English semi-professional football club based in Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire. They currently compete in the Southern League Division One Central and play their home matches at Sharpenhoe Road. The club is affiliated to the Bedfordshire County Football Association.

History

Barton Rovers Football Club was formed in 1898. An article in the local church newsletter from January 1899 records:[4]

Another venture was the Football Club, which is now in full swing, and bids fair to flourish. The following matches have already been played:
Oct. 8th At Barton, 3 goals; Toddington, 2 goals.
Oct. 29th At Toddington, 3 goals; Barton, 2 goals.
Nov. 12th At Silsoe, 2 goals; Barton, 2 goals.
Several more fixtures have been made, and we trust that the January list will show somewhat different results. The members of the Club take the present opportunity of thanking Mr. W. Hill for the use of his field.

They played in the Luton and District League prior to joining the South Midlands League ahead of the 1954–55 season. The club won the South Midlands Premier eight times in nine seasons during the 1970s and were rewarded with a place in the Isthmian League in 1979.

The Rovers were beaten finalists in the 1977–78 FA Vase, losing 2–1 to Newcastle Blue Star at Wembley Stadium. In November 1980, they reached the first round proper of the FA Cup for the first time in their history. The Rovers lost 2–0 against Torquay United at Plainmoor. In January 2001, the club got to the third round of the FA Trophy, after beating Banbury United and Uxbridge respectively. They were beaten 6–1 by eventual finalists and Conference Premier side Forest Green Rovers in round three.

They played in the Isthmian League until 2004, playing in both Division One and Two. However, a re-organisation of the pyramid saw them switch to the Southern League, where they remain to this day.

In 2008, former Luton Town players Tony Thorpe, Scott Oakes and Liam George signed for Barton Rovers. The 2013–14 season saw the club achieve its highest ever league finish.[2] The Rovers finished 6th in the Southern League Division One Central, three points behind play-off winners Slough Town in fifth. In June 2014, manager Dan Kennoy sadly decided to step down as manager after almost four years in charge. He was replaced by Richard Wilmot With Wes Byrne as his coach and assistant, both former players.[5]

In the January 2015 transfer window Barton Rovers striker Keshi Anderson was signed by Premier League side Crystal Palace. Anderson was named in the matchday squad for Palace's game against Leicester City.

Bar

Situated in the heart of the ground is the Bar at Barton Rovers, open seven days a week.

They hold Music, Comedy, Bingo and other such events every month

The annual Fireworks display is famous in the area and attracts thousands of people each year

Opening Hours Are As Follows:

  • Monday 7:00pm – 11:00pm
  • Tuesday 7:00pm – 11:00pm
  • Wednesday 7:00pm – 11:00pm
  • Thursday 7:00pm – 11:00pm
  • Friday 3:00pm – 12:00pm
  • Saturday 12:00pm – 12:00am
  • Sunday 12:00pm – 11:00am

Ground

Barton Rovers play their home matches at Sharpenhoe Road in Barton-le-clay, Bedfordshire. The main stand is all seated, with 160 seats. The stand that is directly opposite has covered terracing and runs the length of the pitch. The rest of the ground consists of large fencing behind both goals, as well as the side that's occupied by the main stand. The overall capacity for Sharpenhoe Road is 4,000.

Honours

  • South Midlands League Premier Division[6]
    • Champions 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1977–78, 1978–79
    • Runners-up 1967-68

Records

  • League: 6th (Southern League Division One Central), 2013–14
  • FA Cup: 1st Round, 1980–81
  • FA Trophy: 3rd Round, 2000–01
  • FA Vase: Final, 1977–78
  • Attendance: 1,900 v Nuneaten Borough (FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round), 1976–77

References

  1. ^ a b "Barton Rovers". The Non-League Club Directory. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Rovers chairman hails his record breakers". Luton Today. 9 May 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  3. ^ "Barton boss Byrne excited about season ahead". Luton Today. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  4. ^ "History". Barton Rovers F.C. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  5. ^ "Kennoy Steps Down at Barton Rovers". Pitchero. 3 June 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  6. ^ a b c Barton Rovers at the Football Club History Database

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