Cliffe Woods Football Club was formed during the 2002/2003 season when the players of the ‘Huntsman’ Saturday team wanted to break away from their existing base and find another home.
Due to the fact the team were playing all home games (and a few away games) at Cliffe Woods Recreation Ground, the Cliffe Woods Social Club was approached and an agreement was reached to use the Social Club as the new team base.
This arrangement was instantly successful, with the Social Club providing a buffet after the games and the player’s spending money in the Club.
The Social Club was approached regarding sponsorship for the following season. This was agreed, providing the Football Club drop the name of ‘Huntsman’ and play under the name of Cliffe Woods, displaying the name ‘Cliffe Woods Social Club’ on the front of the shirts.
So great was the interest around the Social Club and in the Village, we soon had a number of local people wanting to get involved, it was decided that with 46 people wanting to play the following season, a reserve side would be entered into the League.
During the close season we managed to secure three additional sponsorship deals:-
Dane Travel – A local taxi company, who have provided the complete playing kit for the new reserve team.
ADI Refrigeration – A local Refrigeration/Air conditioning Company, who have provided us with a set of away shirts should there be a colour clash.
And
Shepherd Neame Brewery – From Faversham who have supplied a set of drill tops, which are over marked with the player’s initials and sold to them at a subsidised price.
In October 2003 another sponsor was added to the list. Jus Cos Sports – A Strood based sportswear Company, who have provided another set of playing kit.
Season 2003/2004 saw the Cliffe Woods First Team enter the Rochester & District Football League Division 2 and the new Reserve Team in Division 5.
In addition to this Cliffe Woods FC have various representations in local 5-a-side Leagues.
2003/2004
Not a bad first season. With both teams bringing home some kind of Silverware for the new trophy cabinet in the Social Club.
FIRST TEAM:
Under the guidance of Manager Shane Peters we finished 4th in Division 2 – P24. W13. D5. L4. F71. A29. GD+42. Pts35.
H. Rigden Trophy (Group B) Winners. 1-0 against Rochester Prince of Wales.
RESERVES:
2nd in Division 5 – P26. W18. D5. L3. F85. A28. GD+28 Pts41. (Finished 2nd only on goal difference)
H. Rigden Trophy (Group C) Finalists. Losing 2-1 against Veena Leisure. Rather unlucky for Dave Milton and his boys.
Because of this good form, both teams were promoted at the end of the season. The First Team to Division 1 and the Reserves to Division 3.
2004/2005
Yet another good campaign. Even more Silverware in the cabinet. It’s starting to look a bit full up.
FIRST TEAM:
Once again a good season foe Shane and the boys. 2nd in Division 1 – P20. W13. D3. L4. F83. A30. GD+53. Pts29.
Quarter Century Cup (Group A) Finalists. Losing 1-0 against Emerald Star.
The First Team were the highest goal scorers in the Division
RESERVES:
3rd in Division 3 – P24. W15. D.2 L7. F86. A47. GD+39. Pts32
The Reserves were the highest goal scorers in the Division
Once again both teams were promoted. The First Team into the Premier Division and The Reserves into Division 2.
2005/2006
The Club have entered another team into the League for season 2005/2006. The ‘A’ Team will be joining Division 5 of The Rochester & District League.
Both The First Team and The Reserves have arranged a Kit Sponsorship deal with local company Frost Designs for the supply of both home kits.
FIRST TEAM:
6th in the Premier Division. P20, W9, D1, L10, F50, A43, GD+7, Pts28.
Quarter Century Cup Finalists. Losing 3-0 against wayfield Athletic.
Vote the divisions most sporting team.
RESERVES
Division 2 Champions. P24, W18, D4, L2, F91, A37, GD+54, Pts58.
Centenary Cup (Group B) Winners. Winning 1-0 v Medway Ports.
'A' TEAM
Finished 10th in Division 5.
During the course of the season we took control of existing Division 1 side Beacon Court. The team played the remainder of the season under the name of Cliffe Woods B. The team finished bottom of the division with only 1 point. And were voted the divisions most sporting team.
2006/2007
The first Team continue in the Premier Division
The Reserves have been promoted to Division
The A Team has disbanded
The B Team are now known as the A Team and are in division 3.
2007/2008 All change again
First team- Premier Division 7/13
P24 W8 D8 L8 50F 51A -1 32pts
Pre Season Tournament winners
Centenary Cup Semi-finalists
Reserves - Division 1 10/12
P22 W6 D2 L14 42F 77A -35 20pts
A team - Division 2 11/13
P24 W8 D0 L16 54F 88A -34 24pts
B team - Division 3/12
P22 W14 D1 L7 79F 46A +33 43pts
5 a side Premier Division Runners up - Civic Cup Winners
2008/2009
First team - Premier Division 10/13
P22 W6 D2 L14 55F 68A -13 20pts
Reserves - Division 1 12/13
P24 W5 D2 L17 45F 97A -52 17pts
Relegated to Division 2.
A team Division 2 5/13
P24 W14 d0 L10 68F 53A =15 42pts
Team disbanded at end of season.
B team - Division 4 1/12
P22 w18 D2 L2 103F 22A +81 56pts
Promoted as Division 4 Champions into Division 3
Now Cliffe Woods A
