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The Olympian Sunday Football League (Watford), also simply known as the OSFL, is one of the leading Sunday adult mens football league's in the county of Hertfordshire, England and is affiliated to the Hertfordshire Football Association.

History
The Olympian Sunday Football League was formed in 1972 under the leadership of local Chartered Accountant and professional gambler Tony Ansell when twelve clubs left another local league. Initially there was only a single division and a cup competition but the subsequent years has seen continuous growth. The only club that has had unbroken membership since its inception is Reed Rangers F.C.

Slowly, and despite severe opposition from a rival league and local media, the OSFL established itself during the late 1970's and by 1978 the League had grown to three divisions and two cup competitions. The start of the 1980's saw the League flourish and as well as now running four divisions and four cup competitions, a six-a-side tournament was introduced.

Among the leading figures on the OSFL Management Committee during this period were current Vice Presidents Ernie Coker, Jack Rosenfield, Colin Lown and Ken Simmons who served the League as Treasurer until his death in 1991. Dave Turner was the General Secretary from 1986 until 1995, although he continued to serve the OSFL as Fixtures Secretary for a further two years until his death in 1995. Tom Simpson was the Registration Secretary who served right through this time until his retirement in 2002.

John Soppitt took over as General Secretary in 1995 and oversaw the end of Sunday afternoon games - from then on all games would kick off on in the mornings. The 1993-94 season saw the demise of the third division with Leavesden Green F.C. being the last winners in their first season in the League.

Since the start of the 1994/95 season, the OSFL has maintained three divisions - Premier, First & Second - and four cup competitions with an occasional Invitation Cup competition. During the latter years of the 1990's, the League continued to improve and grow with many clubs doing well in the Hertfordshire FA County Cup competitions.

With the arrival of the Internet revolution the League was one of the first in the county to have its own website that went live in 2002 and has been upgraded several times since.

Affiliated Clubs
Colne Valley F.C. - Official Site

Colne Valley F.C. Blues - Official Site

Colne Valley F.C. Royals - Official Site