By James Barrett

Tom Coombes Departs

𝐓𝐨𝐦 π‚π¨π¨π¦π›πž 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 π…πšπ€πžπ§π‘πšπ¦ 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐅𝐂
Our First Team Goalkeeper, Tom, has today departed for Dereham Town

Thank you for all your efforts during your time here.

By James Barrett

We are a 2 Star Club!

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We’ve received our Accredited Club Certificate. With a club rating of ⭐️⭐️ out of ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you to everyone who made this possible πŸ‘»

By James Barrett

Safeguarding at Fakenham Town

Please find attached a link to the Norfolk FA Website regarding the Rules and Regulations on Safeguarding

https://www.norfolkfa.com/about/rules-and-regulations/safeguarding-and-welfare

Fakenham Town hosts a whole youth setup from U7 to U18 plus we have youth players in our Adult Team. It’s important to keep our kids safe, so if there is ever an issue please get in touch with the Child Welfare Officer. Let’s make FTFC a safe place for EVERYONE

By Ronnie

Clipbush Park From 1996

Brian Woodhouse presents Richard Dye with the Supporters Player of the Season

 

Ghosts Manager Mark Barham.

Richard Dye (left) scored the first competitive goal at Clipbush Park.

Watford’s Graham Taylor officially cuts the ribbon to open Clipbush Park. 1997.

Paul Gunther (left) the main Contractor for Clipbush Park.

 

 

By James Barrett

PRESENTATION AND CASINO NIGHT

𝑼𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔!
A reminder to you all that we have the Presentation Weekend in May including The John Curry Cup with more details to come at a later date

On Saturday 6th May we have a Ticket Only event. This will be a great night and tickets can be bought inside the clubhouse!

By Ronnie

Pictures from Barons Hall Lawn Era

Nicky Twaites recieves The Supporters Player of the Season Shield from President Brian Woodhouse

The opening of Wells Town Football Pavilion

Geoff Saunders, Marcus Oliver, Sean Lynn, Lorraine Colman, Kevin Pearce, Carl Neale Stephen Mitchell, John Cushion leaning on the Dugout. Feb. 1984.

Fakenham’s Personalty of the year, Alan Rich, and Achievement Cup Winner, Eddy Linnell (second and third left) joined by Club Chairman John Day, (left) with First and Reserves sponsors, Ian Barratt and Chris Cookeat. 1989.

Sean Lynn, Richard Palmer, Paul Burton, Paul Woodhouse, David Howell, Kevin Owen. Front Row. Stephen Hughes, Bamber Keeling, Marcus Oliver, Unknown, Graham Fuller, Jeremy Bell.

New shirts. Kevin Topping, Urban Pilch (Vauxhaul Motors) Paul Dunger and Mark House. 1992.

Fakenham Res. the last side to play on the Lawn, April 1996

 

Jack Dunger, worked tirelessly for the club.

After the last Football Match, Paul Dunger prepares for the last Cricket Season. April 1996

By Ronnie

The Fakenham Song 1911

The Fakenham Football song, kindly donated by Nigel Barber, who’s Grandfather lived in Fakenham and had Barbers Lane named after him.

Fakenham Town Norfolk Junior Cup Winners 1905-06

These are believed to be the oldest pictures of Fakenham Town from 1887 to 1910, Guy Barber end of middle row on the right.

By Ronnie

1950/60’s

Fakenham Queens Rd. School 1952 Mr. Cunliff, M. Duffy, A, Dodman, J. Youngs, J. Grieves, P. Holl, Mr. Mack. Front Row. T. Moore, T. Pearce, D. Bell, C. Bidewell, Mr. Allen, K. Curtis, K.Moyes

Sid Negus, Walter Clifton, Mick Hurren, Gunner Moore, John Chaney, Dave Yarham, Chris Ward, Paul Wastson, John Musgrove, Ray Page, Keith Utting, Clive Scott. Front Row. Keith Styles, Geoff Green, Chris Bidewell, Terry Futter, Derek Drewell, Sid Bray.

Fakenham Minors 1955. C. Harrison, P. Watson, I. Pearson, J. Goodman, M. Duffy, P. Arlow. Front Row. T. Pearce, G. Dawson, R. Reynolds, D. Bix, D. Bell, J. Youngs.

Fakenham Queens Rd School 1954. Mr. Cunliff, Unknown, W. Fisher, Unknown, P. Howell, J. Youngs, B. Mann, R. Allen, Front Row. T. Pearce, R. Thompson, R. Middlemass, J. Howlett, A. Bidewell.

Fakenham Town 1960. D. Bacon, R. Allen, S. Negus, S. Moore, B. Smith, E. West. Front Row. T. Pearce, H. Barrett, J. Buckley, C. Bidedwell, M. Fowle, Unknown.

Fakenham Town 1961. T. West, T. Pearce, C. Bidewell, P. Keeley, S. Moore, B. Butcher, P. Wadlow, W. Shepard. Front Row. J. Wright, D. Banson, M.Fowle, R. Allen, P. Watson.

Hempton Swifts 1957. T. Smith, T. Pearce, A. Cook, P. Keeley, T. Cousins, R. Dunger, G. Ridgeway. Front Row. D. Bell, K. Clarke, G.Chivers, W. Chivers, R. Huggins, P. West.

Fakenham Town 1962. S. Baker, K. Utting, P. Crane, C. Bidewell, R. Allen, S. Negus. Front Row. P. Groves, P. Watson, B. Butcher, D. Boulter, T. Pearce.

Fakenham Minors 1958/59. J. Holder, T. Amos, B. Harvey, B. Andrews, K.Smith, R.Curtis, Front Row. M.Splatt, D. Smith, A. Andrews, K.Utting, R. Andrews

Match Day Programmes from the 1953-54 season