History
Wick Football Club formed in 1971. Wick won the Regional League Division III at the first attempt, before transferring to the Bristol & District League. The division VI title was claimed in 1974, then lifted the GFA Minor Cup the following season to spark off a lengthy period of progress as the club expanded by introducing a reserve side. Triumph in the 1978 GFA Junior Cup final was followed by promotion for both sides in 1982 - the reserves finishing runners up in Division VI and the first team topping the Senior Division to gain election to the Bristol Premier Combination. Two years later, the first team were Premier Combination Division I champions and the reserves completed a memorable double by taking the District Division III crown.
There was a lean spell, including relegation, before the first team, now known as RMC Wick because of sponsorship by the makers of Ready Mix Concrete, landed the GFA Junior Cup again in 1998. This success heralded the start of one of the best spells in the club's history with manager, Paul Lowrie, at the helm. Wick returned to the Premier Combination at the end of the 1999/2000 season as District Senior Division champions again, and moved up to the Premier Division for the first time 12 months later. After a period of consolidation, they won the Bristol Premier Combination Cup in 2003, repeating the feat two seasons later by beating Hambrook 2-1 in the final.
An influx of new young players led to the introduction of an A side in the District League as the club went from strength to strength. Fourth place in the Premier Division was achieved in 2004, while there were promotions for both the A side and the reserves, though the latter proceeded to go straight back down to Division II a year later. Wick also launched a youthful Sunday team in the Bath & District League in 2004, gaining promotion at the first attempt, and successes two years following, however, this venture has been abandoned. "It was formed to give the youngsters a start and most of them now play regularly on Saturdays instead," said Mark Faithfull, Wick FC Secetary. Who left DRG to take over as secretary seven years ago and he has since twice been awarded the EG Neal Trophy for efficiency in the Premier Combination and District League.
The first team flew out of the traps in the 2004/5 season and led the Premier Division table until Christmas, but dreams of County League football were ended by a poor run.
Gary Johns has the tough task of guiding Wick towards the County League, having taken over as manager from Ian Harrison, who had previously shared the duties with Paul Wearing. Paul Bond led the reserves to promotion to the District League Senior Division in the 2007/2008 season, while John Gaylard is at the helm of the A side, with the support of Adge Skinner.
Last season, the first team missed out on promotion by the odd place, finishing third, our best finish since 1971. The reserves and A team maintained their current positions in the Bristol and District Senior Division and fifth division respectively. The only success coming from the newly formed veteran’s team, managed by Rich Darby. In their first season they finished runners up to Odd Down Vets in the Bristol Casuals Division four.
A Place in the Gloucestershire County League is the target for Wick FC, whose officials are confident that the facilities and pitch at Oldbury Lane will meet the required standard. The dressing rooms and clubhouse have been upgraded over the last few years, while the playing surface is one of the best in the Bristol area. Supporters can keep in touch with club news and activities through an informative 40-page matchday programme and by visiting www.wickfc.org.uk.
There was a lean spell, including relegation, before the first team, now known as RMC Wick because of sponsorship by the makers of Ready Mix Concrete, landed the GFA Junior Cup again in 1998. This success heralded the start of one of the best spells in the club's history with manager, Paul Lowrie, at the helm. Wick returned to the Premier Combination at the end of the 1999/2000 season as District Senior Division champions again, and moved up to the Premier Division for the first time 12 months later. After a period of consolidation, they won the Bristol Premier Combination Cup in 2003, repeating the feat two seasons later by beating Hambrook 2-1 in the final.
An influx of new young players led to the introduction of an A side in the District League as the club went from strength to strength. Fourth place in the Premier Division was achieved in 2004, while there were promotions for both the A side and the reserves, though the latter proceeded to go straight back down to Division II a year later. Wick also launched a youthful Sunday team in the Bath & District League in 2004, gaining promotion at the first attempt, and successes two years following, however, this venture has been abandoned. "It was formed to give the youngsters a start and most of them now play regularly on Saturdays instead," said Mark Faithfull, Wick FC Secetary. Who left DRG to take over as secretary seven years ago and he has since twice been awarded the EG Neal Trophy for efficiency in the Premier Combination and District League.
The first team flew out of the traps in the 2004/5 season and led the Premier Division table until Christmas, but dreams of County League football were ended by a poor run.
Gary Johns has the tough task of guiding Wick towards the County League, having taken over as manager from Ian Harrison, who had previously shared the duties with Paul Wearing. Paul Bond led the reserves to promotion to the District League Senior Division in the 2007/2008 season, while John Gaylard is at the helm of the A side, with the support of Adge Skinner.
Last season, the first team missed out on promotion by the odd place, finishing third, our best finish since 1971. The reserves and A team maintained their current positions in the Bristol and District Senior Division and fifth division respectively. The only success coming from the newly formed veteran’s team, managed by Rich Darby. In their first season they finished runners up to Odd Down Vets in the Bristol Casuals Division four.
A Place in the Gloucestershire County League is the target for Wick FC, whose officials are confident that the facilities and pitch at Oldbury Lane will meet the required standard. The dressing rooms and clubhouse have been upgraded over the last few years, while the playing surface is one of the best in the Bristol area. Supporters can keep in touch with club news and activities through an informative 40-page matchday programme and by visiting www.wickfc.org.uk.
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