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Whiteley Wanderers Football Club is a semi-professional association football club based in Whiteley, Hampshire, England. The club was founded in 1998 and currently competes in the Hampshire Premier League, the tenth tier of the English football league system.

The club has a number of youth teams, catering for children aged 5 to 18. In addition, the club also has an adult team, which was formed in 2022 and currently competes in the Hampshire Premier League.

HISTORY
Katie and Stuart Gray founded Whiteley Wanderers Youth Football Club in 1998 with 1 youth team.

When Katie and Stuart Gray moved on in 2001, the Chairman’s role was taken on by Clint Shephard until 2003, after which Phil Moores became Chairman. Ian Binks then took on the Chairman’s role in 2008.

The club was awarded Community Charter status in 2011 and in the 2014-2015 season Hampshire FA awarded the club the Charter Standard Community Club of the Year.

Kevin Fisher took over the Chairman role in 2015 and Bob Galpin then became Chairman in 2017.

The Club celebrated their 20th Anniversary in 2018.

In 2019 Bob handed over to the current Chairman Steve Davies.

The Club currently run development sessions for both younger boys and girls and have 25 youth teams, including 6 girls teams, and 3 adult mens teams all playing across 6 different leagues.

There are also over 80 volunteer managers, coaches, helpers and committee members who all give up their time freely to provide grassroots football for local children and adults.

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Whiteley Wanderers Football Club is a fully inclusive club and welcomes players and volunteers of all abilities. The club is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all of its members.

The club's mens home ground is Meadowside Leisure Centre, where they play their league and cup matches.

Whiteley Wanderers Football Club is a popular club in the local community and has a strong following of supporters. The club is always looking for new players and volunteers to join.