Atholl 1965

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Introduction

Atholl 1965 are a Saturday football team made up of 47 team members.

The team is from London, Greater London, United Kingdom and play in the West End (London) A.F.A Challenge Trophy.

Atholl 1965 started using TeamStats in August 2014 and so far have created match reports and statistics for 22 games.

Team Details

More about the team

In the 1960s the Atholl Hotel was bought by the University of St Andrews to provide student accommodation, and admitted its first students in 1965. It was named John Burnet Hall but was still called The Atholl by its students, and was the name of the hall’s football team.

For a small hall, The Atholl football team were successful in the university’s Carnegie Sunday League, particularly during the years 1995-99, when they won the premier league twice and never finished outside the top three. When that Atholl squad graduated, it transpired that many had moved to London, so the decision was made to re-form the team. 1965 was added to the team’s name to differentiate the London team from the original Atholl team that continues to play in St. Andrews. A sponsor was found, kit chosen, league joined, pitches hired, and players recruited – the rest is 13 years of occasionally glorious history.

Atholl 1965 are a Saturday football team based in Chingford, London. They play in the Division 1 of the Essex Alliance Football League. The team was founded in 1965 by students from the University of St Andrews, who were living in the Atholl Hotel at the time.

The team's home ground is Parmiters, which is located at 102A Nelson Road, Chingford, London E4 9AS. The nearest train station is Highams Park (National Rail).

The team's colors are orange and black. Their nickname is "The Tangers".

History

The team was founded in 1965 by students from the University of St Andrews, who were living in the Atholl Hotel at the time. The team initially played in the Carnegie Sunday League, and were successful, winning the Premier League twice and never finishing outside the top three.

When that Atholl squad graduated, it transpired that many had moved to London, so the decision was made to re-form the team. The new team started playing in the West End (London) A.F.A in 1995, and have been playing there ever since.

The team has had a number of successful seasons in recent years, winning the Division 1 title in 2016 and 2022. They have also reached the final of the Challenge Trophy on three occasions, most recently in 2021.

Current squad

The team's current squad is made up of players from a variety of backgrounds, including students, professionals, and retirees. The team is managed by John Burnet, who is also the chairman of the club.

The team's top scorer this season is James Macpherson, who has scored 10 goals in 10 games. Other key players include David Ross, Michael Stewart, and David Anderson.

West End (London) A.F.A

The West End (London) A.F.A is an amateur football league based in London. The league was founded in 1921, and currently has 40 teams competing in its various divisions.

The league's headquarters are located at 100 Fleet Street, London EC4A 2DY. The league's website is www.westendafa.com.