Stockwood Wanders
| Stockwood Wanders | ||
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| 957710, managed by Sam Tripp | ||
| Location | Bristol, England | |
| League: | VI.765 | |
| Arena: | Scotland Lane, (Capacity 16,400) | |
| Founded: | 2007, as The Zulu Warriors | |
Stockwood Wanders is an English football club from the South West of England.
Since the club changed ownership the club has spent its entire life in the bottom 2 tiers of the English football league system.
History
Formation
Found in 2005 as Essex City, the club we know today as Stockwood Wanders has went through 4 different eras under different ownerships before coming under ownership of baziltripp who originally opened up the club as The Zulu Warriors towards the end of season 33. Yet with very few games to go the club could not do anything about being relegated from VI.716.
Before season 34 the club was renamed to Bristol Rovers BAZ as the club thought the original name was not very professional. With spending 1 season in VII.158 the club were promoted as champions of the series. Ever since the promotion the club has spent the rest of its history in series VI.765.
After season 37 the club was renamed for a second time as Stockwood Wanders. This was mainly to the fact that the club felt that Stockwood is a area in Bristol without a football club and many people are using Bristol Rovers as a club name so the club wanted some uniqueness. Despite the name change to Stockwood Wanders the club was playing in the City of Bristol Stadium which was not located in Stockwood but the club announced a 2 year relocation programme is being prepared.
After season 39 the club moved into their new stadium Scotland Lane as their previous stadium was not located in Stockwood but in another area of Bristol.
Club Colours
Until the end of season 39 Stockwood Wanders played in the common green Hattrick stock kit. However the club decided that change was needed so ready for season 40 the club will be playing in a sky blue and white kit. These colours are ideally going to be the clubs primary colours.
Players
First Team Squad
As of August 29, 2009.
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Youth Acadamy
Stockwood Wanders Youth Acadamy is represented by the Gas Youth Squad (due to former name of Bristol Rovers BAZ). The Gas Youth Squad have been playing in the League of Gentleboys which the league is currently in its 9th season. However due to cost cutting within the club the Gas Youth Squad will no longer be part of Stockwood Wanders. No players from the youth acadamy have made a major impact when being promoted into the first team setup leaving them either to be sold or fired.
Club Captains
As of August 29, 2009. Players in bold still play for Stockwood Wanders.
| Position | Player | Seasons | Notes | |
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| Template:Flag/ENG | GK | Lee Badham | 33 | First captain |
| Template:Flag/ENG | MF | Chandler Austin | 34 | |
| Template:Flag/NOR | MF | Jan Torsvik | 35 - 39 | Longest serving captain |
Player Records
Most Appearances
As of August 29, 2009. Players in bold still play for Stockwood Wanders.
| Position | Player | Appearances | |
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| Template:Flag/ENG | DF | Steve Gilmurray | 126 |
| Template:Flag/ESP | MF | Isidoro Arcenegui | 121 |
| Template:Flag/SUI | MF | Arnaud Bernard | 119 |
| Template:Flag/GER | FW | Ivan Bakočević | 114 |
| Template:Flag/BEL | DF | Fre Van Impe | 113 |
Stadium
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| Location | Bristol, England | |||
| Opened | August 24, 2009 | |||
| Tenants | Stockwood Wanders (2009 - Present) | |||
| Capacity | 16,400 | |||
