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CONTENTS Welcome History Ground Honours First Team YOUTH Team Bees sports bar

History

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Youth Teams club bees BOARDROOM HOSPITALITY STADIUM HIRE THE BEES EXPERIENCE getting to the ground contact us

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WELCOME Basildon United have been a presence in the town since 1963 and in recent years have been striving to bring the club back to the community that it represents.

With a history that includes the highs of a spell in Division One of the Isthmian League, the lows of the depths of the Essex Senior League and only a few years ago the very real risk of the club permanently closing, the club has truly experienced the extremes of the football world. However, under the current committee the great strides being taken have seen the club return to the Isthmian League for the first time in 27 years.

As the club has started to succeed on the pitch, it has looked to grow in the community off it with schemes including the 1000 season ticket give away that

has looked to involve local schools and their students with their local club by giving them free access to the club’s home games.

With an established youth team set up and a development league side and women’s team in the pipeline, the club continues to reach out to all members of the local community.

serve to expand the offering that the club has for the local community; the local community that are not just its present, but more importantly its future.

So, if you enjoy your football, or even if you just enjoy an afternoon out with your friends, why not come down to The Hive to see how the club is

“1000 season ticket give away that has looked to involve local schools and their students with their local club by giving them free access to the club’s home games.”

The prospect of a new ground in the next few years is another exciting project on the horizon and will only

changing and developing both on and off the pitch!

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The club was established in 1963 as a junior team named Armada Sports before becoming an adult club and adopting their current name in 1967.

The club joined the Thurrock Thamesside Combination League for the 1967–68 season, before switching to the Reserves Division Two of the Greater London League in 1968. After finishing as runners-up in the division in 1969–70, they were promoted to Reserves Division One. In 1971 the club were founder members of the Essex Senior League (ESL). They finished as runners-up in 1972–73, before winning

the league in 1976–77. The club went on to win the league for the next three seasons, as well winning the League Cup in 1977–78, before switching to the Athenian League in 1980.

After finishing second in their first season in the Athenian League, Basildon joined Division Two of the Isthmian League for the 1981–82 season. In 1983–84 they won Division Two and were promoted to Division One. The club remained in Division One until being relegated at the end of the 1988–89 season when they finished

second bottom of the Division and were demoted to Division Two North.

In 1991 Basildon left the Isthmian League and dropped back into the Essex Senior League. They won the league and League Cup double in 1993–94 but did not take promotion to the Isthmian League. The club won the League Cup for a third time in 2016/17. After finishing as runners-up in the league in 2017–18, they were promoted to the Isthmian League’s North Division for the first time in 27 years.

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Ground The club played at the Gloucester Park Bowl from 1967, with their record attendance of 4,999 being set for their first match against a West Ham XI. The ground had uncovered seating along one side of the pitch, with a roof later built to create a 200-seat stand. In 1970 they moved to Gardiners Close and the new ground was opened with another friendly match against West Ham on 11 August in front of a crowd of 3,600, although they continued to play floodlit matches at the Gloucester Park Bowl until floodlights were installed at

d was n u o r g new “The dly ien r f a h it w opened est Ham W inst a g a h matc of ont r f in st u g on 11 Au ,600” a crowd of 3 Gardiners Close. A covered standing area was built on one side of the pitch but was removed by the end of the 1970s; a new, equally short-lived stand was built in its place in the 1980s with three steps of terracing. Two covered areas were also built on the other side of the pitch, one of which had seats installed after they were removed from Leytonstone’s Granleigh Road ground. Another smaller stand was later built between the two covered areas containing the director’s box.

Floodlights were installed in 1979 at a cost of £10,000 and inaugurated with a friendly match against Crystal Palace on 30 October, attracting a crowd of over 2,000. Plans were announced in 1995 to move to a new stadium on Courtauld Road next to the A127; however, the plans were dropped in 1997 due to complaints about the proposed development. Gardiners Close currently has a capacity of 2,000, of which 400 is seated and 1,000 covered.

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Honours gue Isthmian Lea Division Two champions 1983–84

eague L r io en S x Esse Champions 1976–77, 1977–78, 1978–79, 1979–80, 1993–94 Challenge Cup winners 1977–78, 1993–94, 1997–98

Trophy Essex Senior Winners 1978–79

League Cup Winners 2016-2017

Records Best FA Cup performance: Third qualifying round, 1983–84, 1998–99 Best FA Trophy performance: Second qualifying round, 1985–86 Best FA Vase performance: Quarter finals, 1980–81 Record attendance: 4,999 vs West Ham United, friendly match, 1967

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FIRST TEAM The club’s first team is managed

by Jon Fowell who joined the club in November 2021 and he has overseen an overhaul of the entire playing squad in the time since his arrival.

Jon had previously managed at Clapton and Ilford, but has a wealth of experience having been a coach at Wimbledon, Leyton Orient and Enfield Town. He has proceeded to set about assembling an impressive squad for this seasons Isthmian League competition.

At the same time, Colin Read joined the club as first team coach as a shake

up of the backroom team was also undertaken.

With a good team consisting of a number of local players, this season is one that we hope

“ The club’s first team is managed

by Jon Fowell who joined the club in November 2021 ”

will see the side develop and take significant strides forward as we look to consolidate our position in the Isthmian League and build for the future.

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YOUTH TEAM In recent years, the youth set up has been brought back under the umbrella of the main club, as part of the restructuring process and the drive to take the club back to the community that it serves.

The club currently operates two youth teams at Under 10 and Under 12 level respectively. The Under 10’s play in the South East Essex Primary League, whilst the Under 12’s play in the Southend and District Junior Football League.

The club has recently entered into an agreement with Barleylands for the

use of pitches there and it is hoped that this will become a long-term base for the club’s youth teams as the number of teams is expanded in the years to come.

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Bees Sports Bar Licensed bar for hire in Essex The recently refurbished Bees Sports Bar is a fully licensed sports bar with draught beers and cider on tap, as well as wine, spirits and soft drinks. Large-screen TVs show major sporting events all year round in a chic, bright and airy space. Polished wood, comfortable chairs and various lighting possibilities… It’s the envy of opposition fans on match day.

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CLUB BEES Club BEES – a function venue for hire in Essex Club Bees is an open-plan function room space with capacity for 120 people. It is comfortably furnished with tables and chairs, solid wood floor and a neutral colour scheme to suit any occasion.

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By night (or by flick of the right switches), Club Bees transforms into a fantastic function venue, complete with DJ booth and a solid wood dance floor, ambient lighting, fully licensed bar, and masses of room to party till dawn. You

“By day, it’s an open-plan space with a 120-person capacity”

can also book one of our resident DJs. Club Bees is also open to the public on special occasions. We host regular music events, such as our floorfilling, crowd-pleasing Soul Night, so if you’re looking for a new nightspot, check out our events page to plan your next night out.

If you’d like to make a booking, email basildonunitedfootballclub@gmail.com to arrange a no-obligation tour of the facilities. You’ll be surprised at just how affordable our venue is – whether

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Stadium Hire Every week our 350-seater, 2,000-capacity stadium hosts hardfought football matches.

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The Bees Experience You’ll see real class on the pitch – from experienced ex-professional footballers to promising young players with the potential to go on to carve out a career in the professional game.

Real dedication to every match. In fact, everything about the game is real at this level. Real heart and real talent, from real people. We also encourage direct access to the players, so you can have a chat with them after the game and get their autographs, which is particularly inspiring for our young football fans.

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experience a fun, friendly, family atmosphere. Positive, supportive, generous of voice and spirit; this is a club with a real sense of community and social togetherness.

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“you’ll experience a fun, friendly, family atmosphere.”

Bees Sports Bar and stroll straight from the bar onto the terraces. That’s not something you can do at many football stadiums. You can at Basildon United Football Club.

Clubhouse The Bees Sports Bar is our stylish clubhouse providing drinks and snacks for spectators. The bar also boasts a state-of-the-art TV and sound system showing live sports throughout the year.

Refreshments Your match day experience wouldn’t be complete without a burger and chips! Spectators can find a selection

day “Your match dn’t l u wo ience exper hout it w lete p be com s! ” ip h c d n a r e g a bur of hot food and drinks at the tea bar within the ground.

Fans’ Behaviour A reminder to all fans that foul, abusive, homophobic or racist language will not be tolerated at Basildon United Football Club and that stewards will take action against anyone heard using such language.

The Isthmian Football League strongly support a recent FA statement

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Getting to the Ground

By Car: From the M25 motorway exit at Junction 29 joining the eastbound A127 towards Southend. After 6 and a half miles, take the exit for A176 for Basildon and Billericay. Keep on the A176, before taking the first exit at the roundabout by B&Q for

the A1235. Turn left onto Gardiners Lane South after nearly two miles, before a quick left onto Gardiners Close.

By Rail: Get off at Basildon Station and walk 5 minutes to the Bus Station. You can get either the No 5 or No 25 bus to

Matching Green stop and then it’s a 15-minute walk to the ground.

By Bus: You can get either the No 5 or No 25 bus to Matching Green stop and then it’s a 15-minute walk to the ground.

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CONTACT US Chairman – Lee Connor Leeconnor.bucf@gmail.com

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Vice Chairman – RICHARD BARRETT Richardbarrett.bufc@gmail.com

Programme Editor - Mark Kettlety sundayonly1@aol.com

Club Secretary – RICHARD BARRETT Richardbarrett.bufc@gmail.com

Club Photographer – JOHN Taylor j.8059@hotmail.co.uk

Matchday Secretary – Owen Hunt Huntowen1998@outlook.com

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