It was on November 22nd 1870 at the Compleat Angler Hotel on the banks of the Thames that Great Marlow Football Club was formed and so began the history of one of the oldest clubs in the country. In the last century the Club was a major force in the game and as one of the original entrants in the first F.A Cup competition in 1871/72 contributed a share of the £25 that bought the first trophy. Marlow have the unique distinction of being the only club to have entered every competition since its inception although they were unable to compete once earlier this century. In 1882 they reached the semi-finals where they lost out to eventual winners Old Etonians 0-5 at the Oval. Two Amateur Cup semi-finals and a host of Berks & Bucks Senior Cup wins were among many honours won in this golden age. In 1894 Marlow rejected the opportunity to join the newly-formed Southern League in order to retain their amateur status and allowed Tottenham Hotspur to begin their climb to the top flight.

(OCFC) were evicted from their previous home, the White House Ground, in May 1988 when the directors were deemed to have contravened the terms of lease. OCFC were then forced to withdraw from the Isthmian league and all competitions. All the directors of OCFC resigned, but a few people got together in an effort to keep the Club alive. A local petition - eventually signed by 14000 people - urged Oxford City Council to find the Club a new home. Fund-raising enabled the Club to pay off all debts incurred through having to withdraw from all competitions for the 1988-89 season.In 1989, using pitches hired from the council, the new committee decided to enter a team in the Oxfordshire Youth League.

Rovers were formed in 1881 and first joined the Western League in 1900. Since that time they have had five spells in the League albeit on three occasions they were only missing for one or two seasons. In that time they have never won the League although they have been consistently one of the better sides. Their best ever position was finishing in fourth place four years ago. They have however won the Somerset Senior Cup on twelve occasions, and the Somerset Senior League seven times, the last being in 1974, when they were re-admitted to the Western League after an absence of fourteen years.

Formed as Rothwell Town Swifts in 1895, the club were founder members of the Northamptonshire Senior League in 1895/96 and finished runners-up on three occasions before winning the title in 1899/1900 as well as capturing the Northants Senior Cup for the first time. The early part of the 20th century saw the club endure financial hardship, switching between senior and junior football before commencing a twelve year run in the Northants League until 1933, achieving a highest league placing of fourth in 1930. The Senior Cup was lifted again in 1924 but the club reverted to the Kettering League which they won in 1937 prior to a return to senior football in 1948. Two seasons in the Leicestershire Senior League followed before becoming founder members of the United Counties League Second Division in 1950.Rothwell quickly emerged as a force, winning League Cup and title honours in 1953 and 1954, achieving promotion to Division One in 1955 where they spent one season before moving on to the Central Alliance. Rothwell returned to the UCL in 1961 and finished runners-up in 1964/65. The early ‘70’s saw a very young side finish second in 1970 and 1971, consolation being gained by lifting the League Cup in 1971 and 1972 with the final of the Northants Senior Cup again being reached.

Rushall Olympics reward for their recent 1-0 victory over neighbours Sutton Coldfield Town in the Second Round of the Southern Football League Errea Cup is a home tie in Round 3 against Premier Division outfit Rugby Town.The Round 3 match is scheduled to take place at Dales Lane on Tuesday 29th November 2005, kick-off 7.45 pm but may be subject to FA Trophy replays of ties from the previous Saturday.

T he Football Club was formed in 1953 by current Life President Joe McGorian, along with other servicemen who had returned from serving overseas. The first headquarters were in the Solihull suburb of Olton, and the Club was known originally as Lincoln FC. Joe McGorian became the first Chairman and Secretary of the Club, and served for over 30 years with the help of his mother Delia, who worked alongside him until her death. In 1960 Jack Fox joined Joe and together they built the foundations of a successful football club.Solihull progressed through the local leagues and won various trophies before joining the Midland Combination in 1969. The club spent a total of 22 seasons in the Midland Combination, 20 of which were in the Premier Division. A highest position of second was achieved twice, in 1984/5 and in 1990/1 which resulted in promotion to the Southern Football League.

Stourport face a tough test It will be a hard game when they pit their wits against league leaders Clevedon Town this weekend but manager Roy Rencher said his team should not fear anyone.

Sutton Coldfield Football ClubSutton Coldfield has its own football club, Sutton Coldfield Town Football Club was first formed in 1879 and played their first game at Meadow Plat in Sutton Park against Birmingham which they lost 6-2. Now known as Sutton Town, the club has changed management in recent years and amalgamated with Brookvale Athletic FC.

Swindon Supermarine 1 - 0 Clevedon TownThe side moved into the third round of the Errea Southern League Cup with a 1-0 home win over Western Division leaders Clevedon. Ryo Matsunaga scored the only goal after half an hour of a first-half display manager Mark Collier described as `as good as anything I have seen at this club.