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Mottingham Village FC

Mottingham village FC was home to a host of extraordinary players throughout their 10 year legacy, from 1997 to 2007. Known for their elegant, yet brutally attacking footballing style, MVFC managed to sustain brilliance, respect and recognition through promotions and trophies year after year. Exceeded all expectation, in season 2003-2004 MVFC completed a 26 game winning run by beating Fulham FC in the prestigious, Champions league equivalent, London Sunday Junior cup.

MVFC THE BEGINNING

Having watched the 1996 European Championships, held in England, friends Nick Amato and Tolga Yusuf sought to create a new Sunday league team and with little convincing, roped brothers Yusuf and Sezan Yusuf, to manage the club. The hunt then began for players, home ground, football league, sponsor and most importantly, a club name.

Being based in Mottingham, the obvious choice for a home ground was Mottingham Playing fields, known locally as Foxes field, on Grove Park Road. Securing a long term pitch booking through groundsman, Ken Lodge, he also directed the club to London & Kent Border Football League (LKBFL). There were an unusually large number of applicants to LKBFL for season 97-98, most probably due to the success of England in the Euro's. This meant the league had to expand by a further two divisions. The club applied for Mottingham Forest as the club name but was pipped at the post by another applicant by two days and so, had to use an alternative name; Motttingham Village. The family business, Wizard of Oz Restaurant, in Bermondsey, became the club sponsor and so came MVFC's nickname, The Wizards. A number of pre-season friendlies followed with the majority of players, initially, being made up of relatives of the Yusuf brothers. By the time the 97-98 season had started, MVFC had a different look, with half the team being replaced by new members.

THROUGH THE YEARS

Season 1997-1998 - Junior Three

MVFC's debut season, 1997-1998, in LKB's Junior Three Division, saw them pitched up against a mixture of varying quality teams. Boosted with new recruits in the second half of the season, with the likes of John Luke and Bingi Grant. Grange Walk FC and Dashwood FC were clear leaders of that season. With an average age of 18, MVFC learned some valuable lessons playing against these older and experienced teams however, were still awarded promotion into Junior two.

In the same season, MVFC was also entered into the Crystal Palace FC, five-a-side tournament. Reaching the final, they played in the Crystal Palace FC stadium, prior to the last game of their season. Unfortunately, they lost the final, however their grit and determination were signs of things to come, with their star player, Carl Trainer, being invited to join the Crystal Palace Youth academy.

Season 1998-1999 - Junior Two

Building on from the previous season, MVFC, now in Junior two, grew from strength to strength. Bolstering up their defence with Freddie Seabright and Nick Maskell, whilst allowing John Jacques promising younger brother, Sam Jacques to gain some vital match experience. Disappointingly, MVFC saw the loss of Nick Amato midway through the season, suffering a dislocated shoulder. Players now began to hold their own and show their class against older and physically stronger opposition with Harbingi Grant showing no match for any of the opposition defence. This will soon become a trend in later seasons.

After only their second season, MVFC were victorious in becoming champions of Junior Two and earning promotion into Junior One.

Season 1999-2000 - Junior One

As was now the trend, MVFC started the season with a string of new players. Leadership was aplenty with additions, Darrel Queely and Ahmet Akdag. whilst Phil Nichin had taken over the helm in goal. Although finishing third and once again gaining promotion, they made a valiant effort, winning the Daisy Nichols Memorial Shield. Watched by the LKB board, star player, Sam Jacques, shone out and was award that seasons LKB Young player of the year.

Season 2000-2001 - Intermediate Three

Season 2001-2002 - Intermediate Two

Season 2002-2003 - Intermediate One

MFVC Reserves started. Simon Jones

Season 2003-2004 - Senior Three

London FA Junior Cup winner

Simon Jones secretary of the year

Season 2004-2005 - Senior Two

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Season 2005-2006 - Senior One

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