Wembley FC

[Rhodes]

I think we should have a thread on Wembley in their own right rather than a shared one with Edgware Town, it remains to be seen whether Wembley will be leaving the SSML at the end of the forthcoming season however hopefully not as they have been a valued member of the League since joining for the 2014/15 season from the Combined Counties League Premier Division following a sideways move:

 

[Rhodes]

Sorry to do this to you folks but it's him I'm afraid, the Grounhopping FC guy, he was at the Wembley v North Greenford United SSML Premier Division fixture last season, on 28 December 2019, which North Greenford United surprisingly won 2-1 as they were bottom of the table at that juncture:

 

Edited August 26, 2020 by Rhodes

[Savagebee]

Groundhopping FC gets about doesn't he.

Wembley FCs ground really does deserve better crowds it really does.

One of the best grounds in the league it's just a shame that it's in a ? hole of a area.

[Rhodes]

19 minutes ago, Savagebee said:

Groundhopping FC gets about doesn't he

Yes, sorry to inflict him on you however at times he's so annoying that it can be quite amusing and he always has exactly the same cliches wherever he goes such as 'hello there', 'see you in the ground', hopefully it will be a good game' and 'it's a nice ground to be fair'. As you say he gets about and has been over to Germany at places like Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Mönchengladbach as well as Guernsey FC and also a game in the Philippines of all places.

[Savagebee]

1 hour ago, Rhodes said:

Yes, sorry to inflict him on you however at times he's so annoying that it can be quite amusing and he always has exactly the same cliches wherever he goes such as 'hello there', 'see you in the ground', hopefully it will be a good game' and 'it's a nice ground to be fair'. As you say he gets about and has been over to Germany at places like Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Mönchengladbach as well as Guernsey FC and also a game in the Philippines of all places.

Yep I quite like watching his vids to be honest.

He seems to film the games behind the goal at whatever end the home team are shooting at.

[Savagebee]

Wembley FC #BLM

 

@WembleyFC

 

Short notice, but we are looking for a friendly this Saturday at home. If anyone is willing to travel please call or message Ian Bates on 07790 374083

 

https://mobile.twitter.com/WembleyFC/status/1301532807454392325

[Rhodes]

A bit after the Lord Mayor's Show but photographs from a pre-season friendly between Wembley and Hendon, at Vale Farm on Saturday 28 July 2012, resulting in a 3-0 win for Hendon who were still groundsharing at Vale Farm at the time but moved to Earlsmead at the end of that season 2012/13 season to share with Harrow Borough. Wembley were in the Combined Counties League Premier Division finishing 15th that season despite money being poured into the Club by Budweiser and it was the 'famous' or 'infamous' campaign where Terry Venable became involved along with Ray Parlour, Martin Keown, Graeme Le Saux, Claudio Caniggia, Brian McBride, David Seaman and Ugo Ehiogu (extract below from the London Football Guide at the time): 

WEMBLEY v HENDON (Saturday 28 July, 3pm)

The Lions have recently spent an unusual amount of time in the national football headlines for a Combined Counties League club. This is primarily down to their sponsorship by a large beer company who have decided to pump in a few quid and provide/saddle them with a load of former international players who are well past their prime for their FA Cup games. None of them will therefore be on playing duty on Saturday when Wembley take on tenants Hendon. The Greens are the more senior club, playing two divisions above in the Ryman Premier, and were one of the better sides in the division last season. Come and see if they have a squad to challenge for promotion again. Tickets: no information as yet, unlikely to be more than a fiver.

 

[Savagebee]

1 hour ago, Rhodes said:

A bit after the Lord Mayor's Show but photographs from a pre-season friendly between Wembley and Hendon, at Vale Farm on Saturday 28 July 2012, resulting in a 3-0 win for Hendon who were still groundsharing at Vale Farm at the time but moved to Earlsmead at the end of that season 2012/13 season to share with Harrow Borough. Wembley were in the Combined Counties League Premier Division finishing 15th that season despite money being poured into the Club by Budweiser and it was the 'famous' or 'infamous' campaign where Terry Venable became involved along with Ray Parlour, Martin Keown, Graeme Le Saux, Claudio Caniggia, Brian McBride, David Seaman and Ugo Ehiogu (extract below from the London Football Guide at the time): 

WEMBLEY v HENDON (Saturday 28 July, 3pm)

The Lions have recently spent an unusual amount of time in the national football headlines for a Combined Counties League club. This is primarily down to their sponsorship by a large beer company who have decided to pump in a few quid and provide/saddle them with a load of former international players who are well past their prime for their FA Cup games. None of them will therefore be on playing duty on Saturday when Wembley take on tenants Hendon. The Greens are the more senior club, playing two divisions above in the Ryman Premier, and were one of the better sides in the division last season. Come and see if they have a squad to challenge for promotion again. Tickets: no information as yet, unlikely to be more than a fiver.

 

Is that our very own Dom Cassells in the picture above? ?

Now that's why he is known as Ian BASHER Bates ?? #Backintheday

[Rhodes]

More photographs, courtesy of Rob Campion Sports Photography, from Vale Farm, this time when a groundhopper visited for the SSML Premier Division fixture against Berkhamsted on a cold Saturday 17 March 2018, Berkhamsted won 3-1 and went on to win promotion to the Southern League that 2017/18 season, finishing second to Welwyn Garden City. Zaied Sabti netted a second half consolation goal for Wembley with Berkhamsted already 3-0 ahead at the break, see a match report:

https://rambler77.zenfolio.com/p58546556

https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/berkhamstedfootballclub/teams/109087/match-centre/0-3719809/report

[Rhodes]

This makes very interesting watching, going back to 2012 and Terry Venables involvement in the Club, The Journey Of Wembley FC, Episode 1:

(292) Budweiser UK: DREAM. ON. | The Journey of Wembley FC - Episode 1 - YouTube

[Rhodes]

On 26/10/2020 at 13:38, Savagebee said:

Now that's why he is known as Ian BASHER Bates ?? #Backintheday

It was his birthday on 17 December, 47 years young:

[Rhodes]

The Journey Of Wembley FC, Episode 2:

(294) Budweiser UK: DREAM. ON. | Episode 2 - Full Version - YouTube

The Journey of Wembley FC Episode 2. Wembley FC receive a dream opportunity thanks to Budweiser who bring in professional assistance from International legends of the game Terry Venables, Ray Parlour, David Seaman, Martin Keown, and Claudio Caniggia.

[Savagebee]

On 25/12/2020 at 03:47, Rhodes said:

It was his birthday on 17 December, 47 years young:

They don't make them like Basher anymore ?

[Rhodes]

Photographs and a match report from Wembley v Guildford City in a 2011/12 Combined Counties League Premier Division fixture on Saturday 10 September 2011 resulting in a thrilling 3-3 stalemate, Daryl Atkins scored a hat trick for Wembley with Guildford City going on to win the Championship that season:

Wembley 3 – 3 Guildford City – Guildford City Football Club (guildfordcityfc.co.uk)

Edited December 27, 2020 by Rhodes

[Rhodes]

Photographs and a match report from Guildford City v Wembley in a 2011/12 Combined Counties League Premier Division fixture on Saturday 28 January 2012 resulting in a surprise 2-1 win for Wembley against the League Champions elect, Adrian Dinham and Dean Linton scored the goals:

Guildford City 1 – 2 Wembley – Guildford City Football Club (guildfordcityfc.co.uk)

Edited December 27, 2020 by Rhodes

[Rhodes]

The Journey Of Wembley FC, Episode 3:

(296) Budweiser UK: DREAM. ON. | Episode 3 - Full Version - YouTube

[Rhodes]

The Journey Of Wembley FC, Episode 4:

(297) Budweiser UK: DREAM. ON. | Episode 4 - Full Version - YouTube

[Rhodes]

The Journey Of Wembley FC, Episode 5, Terry Venables doesn't pull his punches with Ian Bates does he, the project wasn't just 'a giggle' for Terry and he took it seriously:

(299) Budweiser UK: DREAM. ON. | Episode 5 - Full Version - YouTube

[Savagebee]

11 hours ago, Rhodes said:

The Journey Of Wembley FC, Episode 5, Terry Venables doesn't pull his punches with Ian Bates does he, the project wasn't just 'a giggle' for Terry and he took it seriously:

(299) Budweiser UK: DREAM. ON. | Episode 5 - Full Version - YouTube

Cheers Rhodes I'm going to watch the 3 episodes above this afternoon ?

[Rhodes]

Savagebee- Here is Episode 6 of The Journey Of Wembley FC, it's absolutely addictive watching isn't it, it's not often Ian Bates is lost for words and put firmly in his place although, to be fair, it's Terry Venables we're talking about:

(299) Budweiser UK: DREAM. ON. | Episode 6 - Full Version - YouTube