Langley F.C.

Langley
Full nameLangley Football Club
NicknameThe MerryMakers
Founded2010 (2010)
GroundArbour Park, Slough
Capacity2,000
ChairmanLee Payne
ManagerMick Woodham
LeagueCombined Counties League Division One
2024–25Combined Counties League Division One, 14th of 23
Websitehttps://langley-fc.com

Langley Football Club is a football club based in Langley, Berkshire, England. They are currently members of the Combined Counties League Division One and play at Arbour Park, ground-sharing with Slough Town.

History

Upon their formation in 2010, Langley was placed into the East Berkshire Football League.[1] Ahead of the 2018–19 season, Langley joined the Hellenic League Division Two East, finishing second and gaining promotion to the Division One East after winning 24 games from a possible 28.[2] Langley entered the FA Vase for the first time in 2019–20.[3] At the end of the 2020–21 season, they were transferred to Division One of the Combined Counties League.

In 2022, a takeover of Langley was completed by InGame Creative, consisting of Darryl Saunders, Nick Gibson and Damian Mallinson, joined by Chris Smith.[4]

Langley FC announced in June 2023 that Max Johnson will be taking over as First Team Manager permanently.[5]

In September 2024, it was announced that Michael East was appointed as First Team Manager, supported by Andrew Chapman (Assistant Manager), Sam Day (Data Analyst) and Carlan Edgar (First Team Coach).[6]

Michael East completed the 2024/25 Season by leading Langley FC to the Esoteric Recordings Division One Challenge Cup with a Penalty Shoot-Out Victory over Holmer Green before deciding to step down to focus on family life.

Mick Woodham, who has a wealth of experience and a proven track record in non-league football, stepped into the First Team Manager Role in June 2025.[7] Bradlee Greenwood (Reserves Team Manager, First Team Coach), Ronnie Sheeran (Goalkeeping Coach), Gabe George (Physiotherapist), Ryan Case and Thomas Windsor (Player/First Team Coaches) form the backroom setup supporting Mick Woodham.[8]

Ground

In 2018, Langley entered a ground-sharing agreement with Holyport at Summerleaze Village in Maidenhead, having previously played at Kedermister Park in the Langley area of Slough.[1] In June 2020, Langley announced they were moving back to Slough, ground-sharing Slough Town's Arbour Park.[9] Following 3 seasons at Arbour Park, Langley announced a new ground-share at Uxbridge's Honeycroft.[10] Langley have now moved back to Slough Town's Arbour Park for the 2025/26 Season.

Records

  • Best FA Vase performance: Second qualifying round, 2023-24, 2025–26

References

  1. ^ a b "Meet Langley FC, the Hellenic League step 6 new boys". Football in Bracknell. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
  2. ^ Langley [Berkshire] at the Football Club History Database
  3. ^ "The Buildbase FA Vase first round qualifying" (.ashx). The Football Association. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
  4. ^ "Langley FC Announce InGame Creative Takeover". Twitter. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  5. ^ "Max Johnson announced as new First Team Manager". Twitter. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
  6. ^ "Michael East Appointed as New Team Manager". langley-fc.com. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Langley FC Welcomes Mick Woodham as First Team Manager". langley-fc.com. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
  8. ^ "Langley FC Announces Coaching Appointments". langley-fc.com. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
  9. ^ "Langley FC Announce Arbour Park Ground-Share". Twitter. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  10. ^ "Honeycroft Bound: Langley FC's Next Chapter – Langley FC". 30 July 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.

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