Cullompton
Rangers were formed in 1945 and played first in the East
Devon Victory League and were based at first on the local
School playing field before moving to Speeds Meadow. Whilst
they remain at Speeds Meadow they have been based at a
number of grounds prior to their permanent move back to
their spiritual home in 1974, these included Knightswood
and a field next to the M5. The clubs badge depicts the
business's which were prominent in the town at the time
of formation, these include a rope works, glove makers
& a woollen factory.
The
most successful era for the club came in the early 60's
when they won the Premier Division Title of the Devon
& Exeter League in both 1962 and 1964. Further honours
eluded them until they won the East Devon Senior Cup in
1984 under the management of Marcus Scott, Marcus has
served the club as player, manager, chairman and is now
the club secretary. In fact the club can boast several
long standing members including President Jim Brooks,
Eric Dummett, Fred Heal and Stan Hill who have all been
associated with the club for many years.
The
first team became founder members of the Devon League
in 1992 whilst their Reserves steadily climbed their league
and became a Premier Division side in the Devon &
Exeter League in 2001.
The
growth of the club now sees 3 pitches on site together
with a large clubhouse and floodlights provided in 1998
on the main pitch, the lights enabled the club to enter
the FA Vase which they did for the first time in the 2000/1
season. The club also boasts a thriving youth section
with 5 teams ranging from Under 8's to Under 16's. |