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Westside proposes name change for 2010/11 season
Westside Football Club is proposing to change its name to Southbrook Football Club. The name Westside has been used since the club's founding in 1991 when home matches were played at Greendown School in West Swindon. From 2001 until 2003 the football club was based at King Edward's Place, Wanborough following amalgamation with the former Dunbar Athletic FC. The club then moved to Southbrook Recreation Ground following Swindon Town's take over of the KEP facilities for their training ground. The club has now put down roots at Southbrook with a major investment of £24,000 to upgrade the facility to Wiltshire County League Premier Division status. Financed through a number of funding packages including a £17,000 Football Foundation grant, £4,000 Wiltshire FA loan and £3,000 from the clubs own fund raising activities, the upgrade included the provision of the surrounding spectator barrier, team dugouts and an upgrade to the match officials changing facilities. Local support is growing and a change of name, to better reflect the club's location, is seen as helping to garner further support and improve the club's standing in the local community.
01.03.10 update
Looking for a new club?
Are you with a club with no vision for next season? Westside Football Club is looking to expand and is searching for new players of Witshire League Premier Division calibre and a junior club (players and management team) to join us as our reserve team for next season . Interested? Contact either club chairman Chris Aldridge at chrisaldridge9@btinternet.com or club secretary Jane Sproule at rocks41@aol.com
23.02.10 update
Three points and four goals lost
Following Warminster Town's withdrawal from the league Westside has the 4 - 0 win at Warminster expunged from the season's fixtures resulting in the loss of three points and an adjustment to "goals for" table.
21.01.10 update
Race Night success
Westside FC wishes to thank landlord and landlady Bob and Gina Goodwin for hosting our race night last Saturday 21 November at the Southbrook Inn. Despite appalling weather many turned out and we raised nearly £400 for the club. Our thanks also go to MC Joe for a dazzling performance on the mike and the many sponsors for the fabulous prizes they kindly donated. Details to follow shortly.
23.11.09 update
Westside supports "streetleague"
Westside FC has donated last year's kit to "streetleague" the London based charity supporting disadvantaged people in the capital.
Details of the charity can be found at www.streetleague.co.uk
04.11.09 update
First Senior League representative honours for Westside
Westside central defenders Craig Kent and Richie Knowles played for the Wiltshire County League XI against Dorset County League XI at Westbury United's ground on Tuesday 8 September. Dorset won the tie 2- 0
09.09.09 update
Westside secures new sponsorship deal
It is with great pleasure Westside Football Club announces agreement has been reached with Roberts & Sons Ltd to sponsor the new club kit for the next two seasons.
The Tangerine, black and white strip carrying the Roberts & Sons' company logo will be unveiled for the opening Plaister Autos Wiltshire League Premier Division fixture on Saturday 15 August away to Bradford Town.
03.08.09 update
2009/10 season Premier Division teams (17)
Bradford Town, Calne Town, Corsham Town, Devizes Town, FC Chippenham Youth, KC, Marlborough Town, Pewsey Vale, Purton, Melksham Town, New College, Shrewton United, Trowbridge Town, Warminster Town, Westbury United, Westside, Wroughton
10.06.09 update
2008/09 season awards
Players' player of the season - Ryan Caven
Manager's player of the season - Alex Conn
Golden Boot - Jimmy Wright
Clubman of the season - Leon Hills
06.06.09 update
New Disciplinary Code to be introduced for 2009/10 season
Stricter punishments for indiscipline with heavier fines are to be introduced for Step 7 clubs by TheFA
Match suspensions are to replace time suspensions
Revised reporting procedures
More inclusive of touchline behaviours
Details will become available during the summer on www.TheFA.com
12.05.09 update
Players raise funds for club
Manager Dennis Carter and players Alex Conn, Ashley Gascoigne, Craig Kent, Richie Knowles, Craig Doyle and Leon Hills completed the Devizes 10k Run and raised nearly £600 for the club.
14.04.09 update
Southbrook Recreation Ground restoration works complete:
Restoration of the Sports Pavillion at Southbrook following last year's fire and vandalism is complete.
The extent of the works carried out over the last nine months is:
Fire damaged end of building demolished and sealed;
Roof sealed;
New steel security doors;
New match officials changing room with private shower and toilet;
New toilet facilities;
New kitchen facilities;
All changing rooms redecorated; and
All shower rooms operative
Westside Football Club would like to thank all Swindon Borough Council staff involved in the successful restoration works for their support during the most difficult season in the club's history. We look forward to continuing the successful partnership in the seasons ahead.
11.04.09 update
