Last updated : 06/08/2023 02:07:28
Introduction
Thames WF 50s are a Grassroots football team made up of 1 team members.
The team is from Tolworth, Greater London, England, United Kingdom.
Thames WF 50s started using TeamStats in March 2023.
Team Details
Location
Tolworth Greater London England United Kingdom
Team Type
Thames WF 50s Football Team
Thames WF 50s is a football team based in Tolworth, Surrey, England. The team was formed in 1950 and plays in the Surrey FA Veterans League.
History
Thames WF 50s was founded in 1950 by a group of friends who wanted to continue playing football after they had left school. The team quickly became one of the most successful veterans teams in the country, winning the Surrey FA Veterans League title 12 times.
In the 1960s, Thames WF 50s reached the final of the FA Veterans Cup on two occasions, but they were defeated on both occasions. The team also won the Southern Veterans Cup on three occasions during this period.
In recent years, Thames WF 50s have continued to be one of the top teams in the Surrey FA Veterans League. They have won the title seven times since the turn of the century, and they have also won the FA Veterans Cup once.
Notable Players
- Ron Greenwood: Greenwood went on to become one of the most successful managers in English football. He managed West Ham United to FA Cup victory in 1964, and he also managed England at the 1966 World Cup.
- John Bond: Bond also went on to become a successful manager. He managed Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City.
- Ken Brown: Brown was a defender who played for Thames WF 50s in the 1960s. He went on to play for Chelsea and England.
- Barry Bridges: Bridges was a striker who played for Thames WF 50s in the 1970s. He went on to play for Arsenal and England.
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