Bearsted FC

Bearsted Football Club was founded in 1895. They are one of the oldest clubs in the County of Kent . Some early history of the club can be found in the book "A history of Bearsted and Thurnham".
The club was reformed after the Second World War and continued its participation in the Maidstone and District Saturday Football League running first and reserve sides.
It was in the mid 1970's that the Club emerged as one of the leading local Maidstone teams. After applying to join the Maidstone League`s Premier Division the Club finished runners up for three consecutive seasons and then champions for three successive seasons.
In 1982 the Club was elected into the Kent County League. Since then the Club has won almost every league and cup competition run by that League.
The Club celebrated its Centenary in 1995 , the occasion being marked by a Dinner at the Great Danes Hotel. Commemorative Certificates were presented by both the Football Association and the Kent County Football Association. The toast to the Club was made by Bob "The Cat" Bevan the well known football raconteur.
For its first 100 years the Club played on the Green at Bearsted. However the higher standard of football in which the Club plays requires better facilities. So in 1998/9 they moved to their present ground at Otham. Since then the Club has invested heavily in improving the excellent facilities there.
The peak of the Club`s achievements have been:
In the 1999/00 season they reached the semi final of the Kent Senior Cup (defeating three Kent League sides on the way) before losing to Deal Town who later went on to Wembley to win the FA Vase. In the same season the Times reported on our League achievement in going unbeaten until the first weekend in May.
In the season 2002/3 the Kent County League represented England in a Uefa tournament , its representative side being managed by Bearsted's first team manager and coach and with 5 Bearsted players representing England. The Club is very proud of the individuals who have represented their country.
The Club were awarded FA Charter Status in 2005 and have just recently appointed Paul McDonagh as their Manager for the 2010/11 season.

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