Clifton St Vincents AFC

About Clifton St Vincents AFC

CLIFTON St Vincents was founded in 1899 and currently has four teams competing in the Bristol Downs League – the only football competition in Britain to play all its games in one area and is the largest single venue league in Europe. The Downs plateau, a large area of public open space, is turned into a kaleidoscope of colour every Saturday afternoon during the season when more than 700 players line up at kick-off time on 28 pitches spread over this immense area. They are supported by an army of referees and league and club administrators, all proud to be linked with one of Bristol’s oldest sporting traditions. Perhaps the most outstanding achievement came in 1967 when the club’s four teams finished as champions in the Downs League’s four divisions with the proud record of having clinched a total of 101 victories from the 116 games played. St Vincents celebrated it’s centenary dinner at Jury’s Bristol Hotel in 1999 with David Davies, the Football Association’s acting chief executive at that time, being the main speaker. The other events to mark the 100th birthday included the chartering the world’s last sea-going paddle-steamer, The Waverley, for a Bristol Channel cruise with more than 400 players, committee members and friends on board. There was also a Wine and Cheese party at Brislington Cricket Club, a Golf Day at Knowle Golf Club, a big Family Fun Day and a centenary challenge football match which saw the President’s XI beat the Chairman’s XI 4-1. Clifton St Vincents is today in a strong position on the playing side with four teams still competing in the Downs League and new changing rooms in the King’s Arms pub at Blackboy Hill which are perhaps the best the club has ever had. In pride of place is the honours board proudly showing St Vincents achievements over such a long period including winning the Downs League championship for a record 17 times and Norman Hardy Cup on a record 22 occasions. It acts as the marker for years to come.

Positions available

Players 16 years old and over wanted! Whether you are just starting your career at Senior football level, have been playing for years, or are returning to the game after an absence..all are welcome at our long established and friendly club! Please register your interest in playing ASAP to be considered for the pre-season friendly fixtures and selection trials for 2011-12 Check out our website for further information: - http://www.cliftonstvincents.com/

Positions

• Goalie
• Defender
• Midfield
• Striker

Ages

• 16 - 21+

Enquiries

To contact this team, call Richard Thompson on 07860530430

Contact information

The King's Arms,
168 Whiteladies Road,
Clifton

Bristol
Gloucestershire
BS8 2XZ

Tel: 07860530430