Team Manager Required

We are looking for a team manager to take on our Saturday Reserves who will play in the Premier Division of the Bromley and South London Football League in the coming season.

The successful applicant will be responsible for all team affairs, including selection, training and coaching. He/she will be working closely with the management team of our First XI, who play in Division 1 West of the NRG24HrGym Kent County League.

This voluntary post would be ideal for an aspiring coach looking to gain valuable experience in their management career.

An FA Level 2 coaching badge or above would be an advantage.

All applications, detailing relevant experience, in strictest confidence to

vacancy@fobgfc.org

by 8pm Monday 11 August.

First XI fixtures

The NRG 24HR Kent County League have released the first few fixtures of the season. The First XI start their Division 1 West campaign away to Bermondsey Town on Saturday 16 August at St. Paul's FC, kick off 2.45pm. They then meet AMG Ballerz at Farrow Fields on Wednesday 20 August, kick off 6.30pm. 

Two more home league games follow, as we entertain Langley Sports on Saturday 23 August and Equinoccial on Saturday 30 August (both kick offs are 2.45pm.)

The First XI have been drawn at home to South East Athletic in the first round of the Bill Manklow Inter Regional Challenge Cup. A date has yet to be announced for this game.

Thanks George!

George Kleanthous has reluctantly made the decision to stand down as our Yellow Vets player/manager. Due to family reasons he would have had to be absent for a large portion of the season and would not trust himself not to play against doctors' advice when the team was short!

George served his FOBG apprenticeship by playing for the Fourth XI as a centre back under Des Fallon in the nineties. After a few years' hiatus he returned as a striker for the Senior Vets in 2008 and went on to make over 400 appearances in total, scoring 151 goals.

He became the player/manager of the Senior/Yellow Vets in 2021. Jay Hardy has agreed to succeed him in the role.

We would like to thank George for his service to the club and wish him all the best in the future. 

Sunrise at Farrow Fields

Early morning pitch watering at the club.  Photo taken by groundsman Steve Viner.

Farnborough Social Club - Parking

Please note that Farnborough Social Club (NOT FOBG!) now have their car park controlled by an ANPR system. If you park there and are not registered, you could receive a fine of £150. It may be possible to buy a day permit from their bar.

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