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Sad day for Whyteleafe FC
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 Apollofuzz  On the edge of reason 14 Jun 21 4.47pm |
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Whyteleafe look to be losing their home and have withdrawn from the Isthmian League.
"It is with deep regret and sadness that we informed the Isthmian League earlier today that Whyteleafe FC will not be playing in next season’s Isthmian South Central League."
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| Apollofuzz On the edge of reason 14 Jun 21 6.08pm |
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"Singapore based PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT company Irama – the new landlords - activated a break clause to terminate the club’s lease on July 31st this year." Wonder what the plan is for the land??
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I wear my war time coat in the wind and sleet.
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| chris123 hove actually 14 Jun 21 6.41pm |
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Used to live just up the road near Portley Wood, lovely club.
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Lanzo-Ad  Lanzarote 14 Jun 21 7.40pm |
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yes, lovely club went many a time when kember and Doris were manager
“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn
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ASCPFC  Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 16 Jun 21 2.09pm |
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Whyteleafe Eagle used to be a regular. Terrible news. I hope they can find something.
Red and Blue Army!
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| Rudi Hedman Caterham 16 Jun 21 2.29pm |
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I read on Hol that Steven Gerrard was buying possibly the training area next to it for an academy. Maybe he’ll want the lot. If not, it’ll be homes. Worth millions.
COYP
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| Apollofuzz On the edge of reason 16 Jun 21 3.46pm |
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An update from a Whyteleafe supporters site.
"Brief(ish) update: there's an awful lot of social media noise relating to us, to Abingdon Town, to Irama and to Ian Rush.
Former Liverpool players Robbie Fowler and Jamie Carragher have, via Twitter, distanced themselves from Irama having previously (along with many other big name footballers) extolled the virtues of Irama on YouTube.
Mr Rush responded initially on Sky Sports rather blandly saying the truth will out, and then by Twitter in response to queries saying the police will somehow be involved! Quite who they would be investigating he did not make clear.
As far as 1st team football at Church Road is concerned, we are hopeful that something positive will happen as a phoenix club if not for 2021/22 then 2022/23. Hopefully the former but time is against us.
The Isthmian League for their part have stated that they will keep a Step 4 place open for Whyteleafe all the time there is a glimmer of hope (my words not theirs). I believe they have more knowledge of what's going on than we do. Any phoenix club would have to find a place lower in the pyramid.
Any club would need to be comfortable negotiating with Irama in order to use Church Road facilities.
Reminder: this is a supporter-run Facebook account and is no way connected to any current officials of Whyteleafe FC."
I ride a GS scooter with my hair cut neat
I wear my war time coat in the wind and sleet.
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| monkey Sittingbourne,but made in Bromley 16 Jun 21 4.20pm |
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Shame, I’ve seen them lock horns with Bromley many times back in the day, and my local team now Sittingbourne FC. Nice little ground for that level when I went there
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Goal Machine  The Cronx 21 Jun 21 8.38pm |
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Would be sad to see them go. I remember watching them in the FA Cup first round in about 2000 vs Chester City who at the time were in division 3. Missed a late penalty to win in at lost the replay 3-1.
Have also watched them against a Palace 21 in the past. Hope a solution is found
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 21 Jun 21 9.13pm |
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I recall in bygone days Whyteleafe playing pre-season friendlies against Birmingham.The connection was David Gold who was patron of Whyteleafe and also co-owner of Birmingham.
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| Goal Machine The Cronx 21 Jun 21 10.56pm |
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Originally posted by Willo
I recall in bygone days Whyteleafe playing pre-season friendlies against Birmingham.The connection was David Gold who was patron of Whyteleafe and also co-owner of Birmingham.
Local lad. Tupwood Lane in Caterham
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| Tom-the-eagle Croydon 22 Jun 21 7.22am |
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The company who purchased the ground have purchased several other grounds and also say they are looking to purchase a further 8.
They have obviously recognised that the land value is worth more if the club are evicted.
Whilst legal, it’s still pretty disgusting and I hope the FA are able to get involved.
"It feels much better than it ever did, much more sensitive." John Wayne Bobbit
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| esox lucius Deal 22 Jun 21 8.48am |
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If the ground is redeveloped for housing, which would appear highly likely, then I can imagine the local residents will fight tooth and nail to stop any plans.
Used to live very close by a few years back. Alan Pardew started out here they also built a new stand with the proceeds of that Chester game.
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| Apollofuzz On the edge of reason 17 Aug 21 9.42am |
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Possibly some good news. The rumour is that Whyteleafe has signed a 4 year deal to carry on playing at Church road. The old club has been disbanded and a New AFC Whyteleafe has been formed to take it's place. So Fingers crossed
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 17 Aug 21 9.50am |
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Originally posted by Apollofuzz
Possibly some good news. The rumour is that Whyteleafe has signed a 4 year deal to carry on playing at Church road. The old club has been disbanded and a New AFC Whyteleafe has been formed to take it's place. So Fingers crossed
Someone mentioned to me about a new Whyteleafe being formed possibly to play at Step 6.
I was at Church Road only recently watching an FA Cup tie.The ground needs a bit of sprucing up and I understand there are plans to install a new 'Plastic' pitch.
Edited by Willo (17 Aug 2021 9.57am)
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| croydon proud Any european country i fancy! 17 Aug 21 1.53pm |
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Originally posted by Willo
I recall in bygone days Whyteleafe playing pre-season friendlies against Birmingham.The connection was David Gold who was patron of Whyteleafe and also co-owner of Birmingham.
Think he had the ann summers factory/hq there.
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 17 Aug 21 1.56pm |
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There certainly used to be an Ann Summers factory/office on the A22 next to a large roundabout at the bottom of Succombs Hill.
Edited by Willo (17 Aug 2021 1.58pm)
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| Pierre Purley 17 Aug 21 1.59pm |
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Originally posted by Apollofuzz
Possibly some good news. The rumour is that Whyteleafe has signed a 4 year deal to carry on playing at Church road. The old club has been disbanded and a New AFC Whyteleafe has been formed to take it's place. So Fingers crossed
As a new club, AFC Whyteleafe will have to start in the Surrey South Eastern Combination, equivalent of Step 8. They will apply to the FA to join the NLS next season at Step 6. The're looking for players & coaches who can help them to do that.
There is a new club badge and they will be hosting a virtual fans forum via Zoom, on Monday 23rd August at 8pm @AfcWhyteleafe .
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| kingdowieonthewall Sussex, ex-Cronx. 17 Aug 21 2.01pm |
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Originally posted by Willo
There certainly used to be an Ann Summers factory/office on the A22 next to a large roundabout at the bottom of Succombs Hill.
Edited by Willo (17 Aug 2021 1.58pm)
its still there, I drive past it a lot.
its huge, on the roundabout.
shop & factory.
What did you buy Willo ?
Kids,tired of being bothered by your pesky parents?
Then leave home, get a job & pay your own bills, while you still know everything.
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| croydon proud Any european country i fancy! 17 Aug 21 2.07pm |
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Originally posted by Willo
There certainly used to be an Ann Summers factory/office on the A22 next to a large roundabout at the bottom of Succombs Hill.
Edited by Willo (17 Aug 2021 1.58pm)
Yes, that was his. Jaqueline Gold , his daughter, ran it.
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