Redbridge F.C.
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| Full name | Redbridge Football Club |
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| Nickname(s) | The Motormen' |
| Founded | 1959 (as Ford United) |
| Ground | Oakside Stadium |
| Capacity | 3,000 |
| Chairman | Ricky Eaton |
| League | Essex Senior League |
| 2015–16 | Isthmian League Division One North, 24th (relegated) |
Redbridge Football Club is an English Association football club based in the London Borough of Redbridge. Prior to July 2004 the club was known as Ford United F.C. The change of name was chosen to help associate the club within the local area and attract a larger support.
They should not be confused with the former Redbridge Forest, a predecessor of the current Dagenham & Redbridge, though both come from the borough of Redbridge in Greater London.
The club's roots lie in the car industry which has long been a staple of the economy in East London and in Essex.
The club was previously known as Ford United, which dated from a 1959 merger between two older clubs, Ford Sports (Dagenham) and Briggs Sports, both of which were founded in 1934. Up until World War II, the latter actually began life as Briggs Motor Bodies and entered a team in the London League under that name between 1935 and 1951.
As Ford United, they performed well in the Aetolian League winning the title twice, and finishing runners up once. The club was in serious problems at the start of 1995–96 season, however, as sponsorship was lost and disbanding seemed a real danger, until Vice-Chairman, George Adams enlisted Sky Sports as sponsors, rescuing the club.
During the 2001–02 season Barkingside's lease at their Oakside ground was sold on to Ford United who needed to find a permanent home to allow their progression up the football pyramid. Considerable investment by Jimmy Chapman, the then Chairman saw Oakside developed to a grade 1 ground.
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