Vinters
Vinters
FOOTBALL CLUB
V
inters FC’s origins go back to 1974 when Vinters
Park FC was first established in the Maidstone
area to give youngsters an opportunity to play the
game in a safe and enjoyable environment. The
club has come a long way since then and was able
to celebrate its 40th anniversary last year. They are currently
led by Chairman Mark Tanner who is supported by Secretary
John Cross and has progressed well under their guidance.
Over the years Vinters FC has put together a history of
which they have every right to be proud and formed Vinters
Green in 1989, allowing them to field two sides in each age
group. They have continued to grow since with Vinters
Valley being formed in 2005 and Vinters Rangers in
2011.
The club as a whole formally became known
as Vinters FC in 2011 to ensure that it was fully
integrated and their team’s now all wear Green/
White striped shirts and black shorts. They are
based at Valley Park Playing Fields in Kent and
thank Valley Invicta Academies Trust on their
official website for allowing them to use the
facilities which include an FA approved fullsize 3G pitch.
As well as regular training and matches,
Vinters also hold their annual 5-a-side
tournament on the first Saturday in July which
is one of the largest one day soccer tournaments
in Kent. This sees 200 teams competing from
over 60 different clubs.
Football Focus Magazine were keen to find out
more about the good work that the club has been
doing in recent times and Chairman Mark Tanner took
the time to tell us more, saying, “I have been involved
with the Club since my son joined the development squad
aged 4 in 2000. Basically it was local and his friend joined.
“It is massively rewarding getting to watch some of the 350
plus young players we have signed enjoy playing their sport
of choice. The most challenging part is gaining appropriate
funding. To celebrate our 40th anniversary we pro