Who really is your local Football club?

Having a town with a population of more than 67,000 which has no Football team plying it's trade there would be embarrassing. Luckily for us however, we have Kettering F.C. 

Little coverage in the local paper means you probably didn't even know of their existence. Kettering Online News plans to keep you up to date with your home-town football club throughout the up-coming season and longer.

Who are they?

Founded in 2012. Football is now rightfully back in Kettering with Kettering F.C. with them set to announce their new ground to the public in the upcoming weeks. Ran by the fans, for the fans - everyone involved received a 'huge pat on the back' when they were awarded their F.A. Charter Standard accreditation.

Image of KTFC's old ground, Rockingham Road. 

"Our ultimate aim is for the club to become a full community club to give all who live in the town a target to play their football, also we would, in the long term, aim to put a community stadium in the town so the club can continue to grow and show that football can be for all and sustainable whilst striving for success both on and off the pitch" Phillip Coe, Secretary and Welfare Officer for Kettering F.C.

When the Poppies moved out in May 2011, it was the first-time since their formation in 1872 that our town didn't have a home-based football club.  The controversial decision to move the club out of the town meant the loss of a community and sporting centre, and a significant financial income to the town. This angered many fans - and still does to this day. Many cited the downward spiral of the one-man ownership at the club as the reason as to why Kettering FC was formed. 

Those involved with Kettering F.C. have an 'extensive' background in football and the local community. Previous roles of the backroom staff have included being directors of Kettering Town Football Club (KTFC), Chairmen of KTFC Supporters Trust, Kettering Borough Councillors. Don't forget the array of officials at all levels of local football. 

It all started with an Under-18's boys team playing in the Northants Senior Youth League, then it moved onto the Girls/Ladies set-up. Starting with the Adult Ladies, then the Under-14 and Under-12 Girls. The  Under-15 Girls (Under 14's in previous season) completed the treble in just their second season of representing the club. League Champions, N.T.F.A Cup Winners & League Cup Winners.

The club is always on the look out for sponsors and advertisers so any publicity the club can gain can only be beneficial. Click here if you're interested.

By Stephen Matthews