Winchester City Football Club
Website:
www.winfc.co.uk
E-Mail:
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Tel:
07884 225 611
Winchester City were formed in 1884 and joined the Hampshire League in 1898-99. After many years in the competition they joined the Southern League in 1971-72, but they were unable to sustain this move, and had to return to the county league after only two seasons, consequently slipping into decline for a spell.
In 1991-92, they won the Hampshire League Division Two, and were promoted to Division One. In 1993-94, Winchester beat Cowes Sports to win the Trophyman League Cup.
The club underwent a reorganization in 1999-2000 after a financially turbulent previous season. But they emerged out of the tough period and were Division One champions again in 2000-01, earning promotion to the Premier Division. They also won the Inter League Shield that season. In 2001-02, the club merged with Winchester Castle, hoping to earn promotion to the Wessex League, but only managed to finish third in the league.
They won the Hampshire League title the next season, along with the Trophyman Cup and the Southampton Senior Cup, and also reached the quarterfinals of the FA Vase.
The club's nickname 'The Capitals' derives from Winchester being the historical capital of Alfred the Great's Wessex and then later the whole of England before London was made the de facto capital by Edward the Confessor. With the league victory in 2002-03, the club earned promotion to the Wessex League.
The season turned out to be extremely successful for the club as they won the league in their first season in it, and capped it with the Wessex League Cup title, as well as beating AFC Sudbury to win the FA Vase. However, they were unable to earn promotion to the Southern League as the ground criteria were not met. However, after a further title win in 2005-06 the club were admitted to the Southern League's new Division One South & West.
In the 2008-09 season the team finished 20th after a last day win at Windsor & Eton, but after the game were deducted three points for fielding an ineligible player and as a result finished bottom of the table, leaving them facing relegation to the Wessex League. The club appealed against the decision with the Football Association but lost their case and were relegated for the 2009/10 season.
Winchester Football Club Car Boot Sale
Winchester Football Club, Hillier Way, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 7SU
Phone 07884 225611
From Sunday May 24th 2009 and every Sunday thereafter
Times: 0730 for sellers, 0830 for buyers
Pitch: £4 Car - £6 Van Entry: Kids Free Adults 20p
The is set to be one of the best car boot sales in the area. With great facilities, lots of parking space, a great club house, refreshments, licensed bar and much more. Come on down and see.
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