There has been a brilliant response to Clapton Community FC’s food bank collections so far and we’re doing it again this weekend. CCFC members, fans, visitors and even players have been chipping in for Eat or Heat, a brilliant community charity. We have been happy to give a boost to their stocks as we start our temporary […]
This week at Chelmsford Crown Court, 15 comrades were convicted of terror-related charges in a verdict Amnesty International has described as a “crushing blow” for human rights in the UK. Eighteen months ago, the Stansted 15 bravely – and peacefully – put their bodies and liberty on the line to stop a government-chartered deportation flight […]
Back in the sunny days of September, before the world’s media at the height of away shirt mania, Clapton CFC took to the pitch for our first ever competitive match against Ealing Town FC. In a hard-fought encounter in Acton, the Tons came back from a goal down to secure a win on the opening […]
Clapton CFC player-manager Geoff Ocran has expanded his backroom staff by promoting midfield general Sham Darr as player-coach. Darr, 33, has significant experience already, having managed and coached in the Essex Senior League with London Apsa, Ilford and Wadham Lodge. He will work alongside Ocran, assistant manager Stu Purcell, first-team coach Yacine Rabia and physio […]
A dramatic last-gasp winner earned a vital three points away to The Curve, in a game defined by refereeing inconsistency, flaring tempers and swirling winds. Having taken only one point from the previous two league fixtures against Samurai and Eastfield, it was a happy return to winning ways for Clapton CFC. Among six changes from […]
As autumn turns to winter, Clapton Community FC’s attention turns to West London when their Middlesex County Football League (MCFL) campaign continues against The Curve on Saturday. Earlier this season, Saturday’s opponents were known as Kensington United, however several months ago the name of the club was changed. The club are a bit of a […]
Clapton CFC members have voted to install a temporary ‘cow shed’ stand and steps at the Stray Dog. The 20m x 3m structure, to be fitted to the right of the dugouts at our temporary home, was designed and proposed by the Grounds group. It will now be installed as soon as possible. In total, […]
Clapton CFC members and supporters have dug deep to raise £600 for the annual Christmas Toy Appeal. A bucket shake at the home game against Eastfield on Saturday raised £311.49, while the matchday caterers Fusion Foods generously chipped in £30 themselves. Members of the Matchday committee decided to add another £258.51 from the club’s gate receipt […]
Clapton Community Football Club has reached the incredible milestone of 1,000 members, just four months after playing our first-ever match. Our 1,000th member, eight-year-old Arlo, was presented with his owner’s certificate and member’s badge during half-time at our home game against Eastfield FC. Whilst the other players returned to the dressing rooms, player-manager Geoff Ocran […]
On a week when Clapton CFC celebrated reaching 1,000 members, the team couldn’t quite manage a win but did come back strongly to get a 1-1 draw against Eastfield FC. Many non-league fixtures around the south east were postponed due to a rainy week, but the Stray Dog was still in a suitable condition for […]
