EWHURST UNITED Football Club
How it all started…
In the Summer of 1978, Gerald BRODRIBB and local resident Dave PERKINS were asked by 11 year old William Field if they could start a football club for boys aged 8-13 years. It was agreed that the club would only play friendly matches against local schools and junior clubs. The idea became so popular that others from Staplecross and Bodiam wanted to join so the club became known as EWHURST UNITED and matches were played on the village green, which was much bigger then than it is now.
Due to Ewhurst United’s increasing popularity, a committee was formed with Council representative Mr JOYCE, Gerald BRODRIBB and Dave PERKINS. They subsequently acquired the use of the recreation ground at Ewhurst (known as the Herdman Field) which had been bequeathed by Arthur HERDMAN to the Parish Council of Ewhurst for such a purpose and, with money raised from private contributions, the committee built a small pavilion on the side of the field. Former England manager, Ron GREENWOOD, sent his good wishes for the new venture.
How it all started…
In the Summer of 1978, Gerald BRODRIBB and local resident Dave PERKINS were asked by 11 year old William Field if they could start a football club for boys aged 8-13 years. It was agreed that the club would only play friendly matches against local schools and junior clubs. The idea became so popular that others from Staplecross and Bodiam wanted to join so the club became known as EWHURST UNITED and matches were played on the village green, which was much bigger then than it is now.
Due to Ewhurst United’s increasing popularity, a committee was formed with Council representative Mr JOYCE, Gerald BRODRIBB and Dave PERKINS. They subsequently acquired the use of the recreation ground at Ewhurst (known as the Herdman Field) which had been bequeathed by Arthur HERDMAN to the Parish Council of Ewhurst for such a purpose and, with money raised from private contributions, the committee built a small pavilion on the side of the field. Former England manager, Ron GREENWOOD, sent his good wishes for the new venture.