Davey Nellist

I’m originally from Newcastle Upon Tyne but have lived in East London for 25 years. I was looking for a team to support and Clapton is where I live but I wouldn’t break the picket line at Clapton FC, or give money to the owner. I was delighted when I read about CCFC and signed […]

Marijam Didžgalvytė

It was Emma Goldman that once said ‘If there’s no dancing it’s not my revolution!’. The left may use this quote a lot, but it is rarely apparent in its activism. Until I was introduced to CCFC by friends, I scarcely knew any examples where political organising felt so joyous and as a result, sustainable […]

Ware Sports FC 1 Clapton CFC 3: Stanley-inspired comeback seals second cup final spot

Clapton Community’s remarkable form continued as they dispatched Ware Sports in the semi-final of the Anagram Records Trophy. The Tons didn’t let a missed penalty, niggly opponents or a card-happy ref derail them. A double from Sherwin Stanley and another from Jake Stevens got them over the line. Today’s line-up in the Anagram Records Trophy. […]

Clapton CFC through to Anagram Records Trophy final – here are the full 2018/9 results

Clapton CFC are through to the final of the Anagram Records Trophy, aka the Capital Counties Feeder League Trophy. It comes after wins against Epping Town at home (3-1), Letchworth Garden City Eagles away (2-0), Chipperfield Corinthians at home (3-0) and Ware Sports away (3-1). It’s going to be another game against higher level opposition […]

Nick Cooper

Some of you may recognise Nick (pictured above) and his story. We tweeted about the campaign to save him from deportation back in November last year. Here it is in his own words. Becoming a member of Clapton CFC has been an amazing experience for me. I was recently deported from Canada for things I […]

Dave Clinch

I first heard about Clapton CFC via the club’s now famous away shirt. Commemorating the end of the Spanish Civil War with the ‘No Pasarán’ International Brigades shirt was a brilliant idea. It also made me curious about the way that Clapton Community Football Club was organised. For me it’s about more than football. When […]

Clapton CFC members vote to buy mobile defibrillator for away games

Clapton CFC members have voted to buy a mobile defibrillator out of club funds to take to away games. At our temporary home, the Stray Dog, we have access to a defibrillator as well as accredited CPR and defibrillator-trained volunteers among us. If a player – or supporter – at the Stray Dog or adjoining pitches faces […]

February 2019 income and expenditure

In February 2019, Clapton CFC spent £49,670.47, with the largest costs (£46,904.67) once again going towards the production and distribution of our replica shirts: almost 4000 were produced this month. With three home games in February, we also spent more on programmes (£675) and the various costs of hosting matches. Total income in February 2019 […]