Littleton Football Club
2001/2002 News, Results, Mid Comb Div 3 Table and Scorers
2002/2003 News, Results, Mid Comb Div 2 Table and Scorers
2003/2004 Mid Comb & S/ford Fixtures, Results, Tables
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Football in Littleton - A brief history
 | The Littletons are three villages (South Littleton, Middle Littleton and North Littleton) located South West of Evesham, Worcestershire, England, UK.
Football has been played in the Littletons since 1893 when, on November 4th of that year, Littleton defeated Honeybourne 5 – 0 in a friendly game. These games continued until Littleton Star joined the Bidford League in 1903/1904, playing their games at the rear of the Chapel at Shinehill Lane, South Littleton. Various other names were used by the Club, notably Littleton United and Littleton Rovers, before being called the Littletons from the mid 1950’s.
Various grounds were used for football in the Littletons; The Recreation Ground at South Littleton, the ‘Graft’ or ‘Croft’ at Middle Littleton, as well as the ground behind the Chapel, South Littleton. Various changing facilities were also used; the King Edward public house at South Littleton, the Fire Hut at the Recreation Ground in South Littleton, the Village Hall at Middle Littleton and the Ivy Inn public house in North Littleton.
In the late 1970’s Littleton Football Club decided to purchase its own ground and, after looking at a number of sites, chose to purchase Five Acres on the Pebworth Road at North Littleton. Since then the Club has improved facilities with purpose built changing rooms, a small clubhouse and a stand for spectators. It has now received planning consent for a new clubhouse and flood lights for the pitch.
Success took some time to arrive for Littleton football teams and they had to wait until the 1910/1911 season to win their first league title – the Bidford League. After the First World War Littleton had a long run of successful seasons winning a number of titles including the Bidford League, Stratford League, Worcester League and the North Cotswold and Vale of Evesham League. There were also a number of Cup triumphs during the 1920’s and 1930’s. The years after the Second World War brought more success with league and cup wins. From the mid 1950’s and through the 1960’s Littleton struggled to compete with any consistency and great credit must go to Arnold Drinkwater for keeping the Club going.
The 1970’s saw a Littleton resurgence with Jim Cox and Brian Ramsden at the helm, and the Club successfully chasing trophies and league titles. The purchase of their own ground in the 1970’s saw a move in to the Midland Combination where they stayed for three seasons before financial constraints made them return to local league football. The 1980’s and 1990’s were a rollercoaster with frequent promotions and relegations until they joined the Worcester League and started winning regularly. In 2001/2002 Littleton returned to the Midland Combination and gained instant success with promotions from Division 3 to Division 2 and then Division 1 in successive seasons. Alongside this came County Cup and Evesham Hospital Cup wins as well. Littleton FC is now established in the Midland Combination with two teams in Divisions 1 and 3, the Reserve team joining in 2007/2008. Littleton also has a long established and thriving Junior Section with 14 sides providing football for 8 to 18 year olds. These junior sides play at various locations in the surrounding area.
With thanks to Tony Clarke for the above. Should you have any photos of Littleton football teams, or further information, please get in touch.
For further details of Littleton Football Club please visit our website www.littletonfc.co.uk
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Club Officials
Following the AGM on 29/6/08 Littleton FC officials are as follows;
President: David Hemming
Chairman: Colin Emms
Vice Chairman: Richard Whatcott
Club Secretary: Colin Emms
Assistant Club Secretary: Norman Witts
Treasurer: Richard Whatcott
Team Managers: Andy Robbins- (Midland Combination Div 1)
Ally Hay - (Midland Combination Div 3)
Committee: Steve Porter, Roy Careless, Ron Arnold, Tony Clarke, Darren Lynes
Club Coaches: Tony Clarke, Dave Hyde, Robb Kerr
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Gound improvements 2003
With promotion to Division 1 of the Midland Combination for the 2003/2004 season, considerable ground improvements were necessary to comply with Midland Comb rules.
New covered standing area, new home and visitor dugouts, pathways to and around 50% of the pitch perimeter, extended match officials changing facilities, separate ladies and gents toilets and a clubroom for refreshments. These facilities required a considerable commitment from the committee and have proved to be very costly.
With the current success of the Division 1 team (2008/2009 season), it was decided that the Club should work hard to provide floodlights. We already have planning consent or floodlights and a new clubhouse. The lights will not only enable progression to the Premier Dvision, if promotion is gained, but could also assist revenue with cup games etc.
If you can assist the Club with sponsorship, or a few hours of your time, please contact us. Call 01386 832084 or email enquiries@littletonfc.co.uk if you can help.
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