Egham Town Football Club Ltd's roots have been traced back to 1877 and in 1991 we moved forward to a Limited Company, when, under the name of Runnymede Rovers who played in a all red strip, they were known to be playing local football. Scanty records make it difficult to trace the path of the club's fortunes, but various local locations and headquarters have been identified, including one on a site that is now under the M25, behind the petrol station in Vicardge Road. What is certain is that, as founder members of the Surrey Senior League, EGHAM F.C. were the inaugural winners of the Champions Pennant, which heralded a period of great local success. This continued until the early 1930's, including a first round appearance in the FA Amateur Cup (losing to Romford). As they did when the First World War started, the outbreak of international hostilities meant that the club slowed down; unlike the inter-war period the club played friendlies. (In the last season the club went down 0-12 at home to Woking in the FA Cup.) EGHAM TOWN F.C. came into being after a public meeting on 9 December 1963, at which was raised a sum of seven pounds and six shillings. Originally using the (now non-existent) Council Offices Egham Urban District as changing facilities, and various methods of transport (including a truck!) to get to Tempest Road, the club developed their facilities, and after one season in the Parthenon League they were back in the Surrey Senior League. Soon afterwards they were admitted to the Spartan League, which they won in 1967-8. Their overall strength in the Spartan led to elevation to the Athenian League, the Second Division of which was won at the first time of asking in season 1974-5. In their first season in the First Division they were runners-up, and then finished ninth before being elected to the Isthmian League. Again, they started strongly and came fifth. It was not until 1984-5 that success of a sort came to the playing side, with a run to the 4th round of the FA Vase (still a club record), the 3rd Qualifying Round of the FA Cup and 6th place in the League Division Two. There was no follow-up of note until 1990-1, and in 1991 We Moved Forward to a Limited Company when 3rd place in the division, with 87 points and 100 goals were still not enough to gain promotion. The following season saw Mark Butler set a club record of 50 goals as the finals of the Loctite Trophy (lost 2-3 to Purfleet at Sutton United - we were 2-0 ahead) and the Surrey Senior Cup (lost 1-3 to Carshalton Athletic at Tooting & Mitcham) were reached, for the 6 years until relegation to Division 3 struck in season 1997-8. Season 2001-2 bright about a late season surge that resulted in sixth place and promotion to Division One in the reformed League set-up. There were two notable club records; for 35 consecutive League games they did not fail to score, and leading scorer Clayton Whittle netted in ten consecutive games. The Ryman League Division One South was a wonderful adventure in our first season, with some notable victories and a final placing of 10th. Expectations for the following term were deflated with injuries to key players.

The Club was promoted to Division One South of the Isthmian League as part of a re-organisation of non-league football but were switched to the Southern League in 2004, which proved disastrous. In the 2005-06 season they played in the Isthmian League Division Two but as a result of the restructuring of non-league football they now play in the Combined Counties Football League Premier Division. Season 2006-07 began promisingly, but more managerial upheaval and injuries to key players saw the club finish a disappointing 10th.

The current season 2009-2010

Firstly I would like to take this opportunity to thank the board, staff and players for all their help and hard work since I took over the managers position back in January. The first few weeks in the job were extremely difficult as trying to build a new squad and introduce new ideas in the middle of a relegation battle is not easy. However thanks to the players we finished the season very strongly and to achieve middle of the table from where we were was commendable. I would especially like to thank Jack McKinaly, Adam Foulser and Colin Bartholomew for their help during this time.

I would also like to take this opportunity to officially announce Colin Bartholomew as my assistant. Colin or as the lads have christened him “Gus” has a great experience at local youth level with most recently producing an excellent youth set up over the last couple of years at our local rivals.. When Colin left them last season he bought down Jake Rowley, Paul Bartholomew and Frankie Driver who have all made themselves first team regulars and played a big part in our end of season form. For me Colin's local knowledge of young players has proved invaluable and I was very pleased when he agreed to team up with me through the summer. Colin's help and knowledge has also made a big difference to me personally as doing the job on my own last season was at times very difficult. A more familiar face that many of you will know is the current club captain Wayne Noad. As well as playing a key part on the pitch Wayne is also working very closely with myself and Colin on the training ground.

The 2009/2010 season will be I believe a real test as the standard of the league has improved over the last couple of seasons. There is currently around six or seven sides who are strong enough to maintain a challenge this year and I firmly believe we can be one of them. My personal ambition at the club is to be in the Ryman Leage Division 1 within the next two seasons and I believe with the current squad this is certainly achievable. Despite an indifferent start to the season which has been mainly due to injuries the squad is starting to look very strong again and with key players still to return I am confident we can put together a good run of form to put us in a good position by Christmas to push for the new year. My other ambition for this year is to have some success in the cup competitions. I would certainly welcome a good run in the Vase possibly further and will be looking for success in all other competitions. I am sure you would agree a cup Final at the end of the season is something the club needs.

Finally I would like to wish everyone at the club the best for this season and with everyone's hard work and a little bit of luck I look forward to a successful future.