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Burghfield Boys Football Club was founded in 1989 by a small group of dads with their sons, all of whom were football mad. They were keen to establish a team in their local village and encouraged others along from nearby schools. In the early days, funds were hard to come by and kits were often passed from team to team in a variety of conditions. The club chose Royal Blue and White as it's colours as many were supporters of Nationwide League Division One Reading FC. Pitches were also hard to find, but at The Civil Service Club in Burghfield and Willink School they found facilities which enabled them to fulfil their fixtures. Burghfield Boys entered teams in The South Chiltern Minor League and established themselves as a friendly and popular club. The dedication of this small group of enthusiasts laid the firm foundations for the large and successful club that exists today. Over the years the club grew in strength and numbers and attracted the support of local businesses in varying forms of sponsorship. Local greengrocers Wellers, for example, not only provided kit, but also half time oranges to ensure that our players were suitably equipped inside and outside! The vast majority of players live in and around Burghfield Common and Mortimer, villages situated just south of Reading on the Hampshire/Berkshire borders. The introduction of Mini-Soccer by The Football Association transformed football for children under the age of 11 and Burghfield Boys were quick to embrace this new development. Groups as young as under 5 were formed with weekly ball skills and fun games sessions. At the AGM in July 2000 it was agreed to change the club's name to Burghfield Football Club. This change was brought about due to the increasing popularity of girls' football and it was felt that the name Burghfield Boys no longer reflected either the activities of the club or it's future intentions. With a current playing membership in excess of 400, Burghfield Football Club is now keen to move forward to it's next objective which is to achieve The Football Association Standard Charter Club status. The Club already exceeds many of the minimum requirements needed for this award and we are working hard at improving in other areas.
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