About Riseley Sports F.C
Riseley Sports Football Club
Founded: 1896
Bedfordshire County Premier League (Step 6)
Twitter /Instergram: @RiseleySportsFC
Kit: Home-Blue /White, Blue, Blue. Away- Yellow /Black
Manager: Nigel Rees
Riseley Sports F.C Description
The first connection between football and Riseley dates back to 1611, where a William Sharpe of the village of Riseley is mentioned in a abstract from the Archdeacons Court book, after being referred for "being about football on Ascension Day" with the game still be frowned upon by the church.
In Riseley football has been played since the 17th century where teams were formed to compete in local leagues.
During World War 2 there where friendly games played between other villages, including games with Italian POWs from the village. It was also rumoured that two or three of these where Italian international players before the war.
Matthew Jackson former England U16, 18 & 21 and also Everton and Norwich City player, started his career with Riseley. With Jacksons mother and father starting Saturday morning football coaching in the 70's for a under 10 age group.