REDBRIDGE F.C.

'Redbridge F.C.' is an English football (soccer) club based in the London Borough of Redbridge. Prior to July 2004 the club was known as 'Ford United F.C.' The new name was chosen to help associate the club more with the area where they are based, and less with the Ford Motor Company.
They should not be confused with the former Redbridge Forest F.C., a predecessor of the current Dagenham & Redbridge F.C., though both come from the borough of Redbridge in Greater London.
Redbridge played the 2005-06 season in the Isthmian League Premier Division, as they were relegated after finishing bottom of Conference South, and played in the Isthmian League First Division North in the 2006-07 season after being relegated once again.

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History

The club's roots lie in the car industry which has long been a staple of the economy in East London and in Essex.
Previously known as Ford United F.C. which dated from a 1959 merger between two older clubs, Ford Sports F.C. (Dagenham) and Briggs Sports F.C., both of which were founded in 1934. Up until WW2, the latter actually began life as Briggs Motor Bodies F.C. and entered a team in the London League under that name between 1935 and '51. The club performed well in the Aetolian League winning the title twice and finishing runners up once. The Ford United Club was in serious problems at the start of 1995/6 season, however, as sponsorship was lost and disbanding seemed a real danger, until Vice-Chairman George Adams enlisted Sky Sports as sponsors, rescuing the Club.
Nicknamed 'The Motormen', they play in Blue Shirts and White Shorts, and play at The Oakside Stadium.
New manager, ex Wimbledon and Bolton striker Dean Holdsworth was appointed on 30th June 2007.

External links

★ Official website