Club history 2003/04 - The vision Our story starts with 5 names Mark Wolsey, Dave Smith, Andy Gerrard, Jules Managhan and Kev Walsh. Legend has it that the five met in the Old House in a smoke-filled room in Lordswood Road to form the new club. They were looking for a sporting pursuit to keep them occupied during the long winter months and turned their attention to the beautiful game after much previous armchair management from the bar. With initial training at Lightwoods park, Old House moved to their first proper home in Late August and Portland Pavilion was taken on for two years at an extraordinary price. The newly formed Old House Athletic made their debut against Greenland Select in early September in the Coronation league division 4. For the record Old House won 2 - 1 with goals from Joe Cummins and future captain Tom Haycock. By late December Old House were fast becoming the division’s dominant force – one memorable game seeing them hammer rivals Lyndon Underground 9 - 2! The 03/04 season saw Old House win 14 out of 20 outings. Old House had become one of the dominant teams in the Coronation league in just one season. 2004/05 - On the up A year later, Old House were at the forefront of realignment of the Coronation league and September saw them debut in Division 2 with a 3 – 1 defeat. Tony Lennon scoring the club’s first goal of the season. The season then went from strength-to-strength, with Old House scoring 105 goals in 25 games and finishing up as runners-up to Hare & Hounds. 2005/06 - The battle continues Another year, another promotion saw Old House arrive in Division 1, with several new faces in the squad. The third season for the club was one of frustration and injuries and the Old House found it hard to keep their heads above water, taking points in only 10 of their 22 games, but grinding it out to finish 8 th out of 12. 2006/07 - The story to date A second year in Division 1 saw Old House strive to push on for another promotion. However, their previous achievements were hard to keep up with. A season of inconsistent performances and attendances saw improvement in both goals scored and conceded and points, but in such a competitive division could only finish in 8th for a second season running. The future Now, with a major change in personel over the summer, Old House are hoping to recapture their competitive desire. A third (and hopefully lucky) season in Division 1 to refresh that initial drive for success. The team is managed and run by a group of friends (and drinking partners) and the commitment to the team is second to none. The desire to succeed is illustrated by the professional manner in which the team is operated and supported, now and for the future.
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