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"Legacy & Beyond: Reigate Priory - Surrey's Oldest Club Talks Past, Present, and Future with Surrey FA"
Reigate Priory's history can be traced right back to 1870, not long after the FA was actually formed in 1863. In 1871, the club was one of only 15 teams that contested for a £20 silver trophy, the first ever FA Challenge Cup competition. Fast forward to 2024 and the club has a HUGE youth section and a ever growing adult section. But is there more that can be done.
We catch up with President Jes Chandler, Head of Social media Jack Caffyn and Director of Youth Football Andrew Michelmore as they burst with pride about being the oldest club in Surrey and also find out who they would like to meet from the footballing world, dead or alive.

So, sit back, relax, and let's embark on Reigate Priory FC's remarkable history and look at what the future looks like.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "In Conversation," where we delve into the heart
of football and its impact on communities. In this episode, we're honoured to have a trailblazer in the football world, Debbie Hewitt MBE, as our guest.
Debbie holds the distinction of being the first female chair of The FA and the first female Vice President of FIFA.
Joined by Sally Lockyer, CEO of Surrey FA, we explore Debbie's deep-rooted passion for football and her vision for the future of grassroots football.
From her groundbreaking achievements to her unwavering commitment to empowering communities through sport, Debbie's insights promise to inspire and enlighten.
So, sit back, listen, and immerse yourself in the enriching dialogue as we embark on a journey "In Conversation with" Debbie Hewitt, a true champion of grassroots football.

" The Final Whistle" podcast, where passion meets experience and every game tells a story. Join us as we delve into the world of football with two distinguished gents who've left their mark both on the field and in the dugout.
With a combined record of over 600 games played for notable teams like AFC Wimbledon and Horley Town, and boasting more than 200 games managed from the sidelines at Horley Town, Ant Jupp and Dave bring decades of firsthand football experience to the conversation.
But their love for the beautiful game doesn't stop there. For over 30 years, these two have been fixtures on the Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday circuits, proving that their dedication knows no bounds.
Just when you'd think they'd want to slow down, in the spring of 2023, on a routine trip to play a vets game, inspiration struck. Eight weeks later, Horley United was born—a testament to their unwavering commitment and love for the sport.
So buckle up and get ready for some lively discussions, insightful analysis, and plenty of anecdotes from the world of football. Because when it comes to Juppy and Dave, one thing's for sure: they may be crazy, but their passion for the game is 100% undeniable.

For our seventh episode, we spoke with Surrey FA’s Equals Game Ambassadors Sarah and Ange, who talked about their journey to their respective roles in football. 

During the episode, we discuss how they got involved in football. Sarah and Ange discuss how they juggle multiple roles on top of being Welfare Officers for their respective clubs. 

Fun Fact:

Sarah’s team has won the Women’s Flexi League.

Ange watched the Women’s Euro final.

Stay tuned for the show’s second half, where we will review the bi-weekly results, goals, and performances throughout the Surrey FA leagues in our Talk Footy segment. Along with ‘Surrey Summarise’, with updates on current activities and campaigns at Surrey FA.

Surrey Summarise Links:


Youth Pan-Disability: https://office.pulse.ly/gbv2x6jf1f
Equality Diversity and Inclusion Manager Vacancy:  ⁠https://surreyfa.pulse.ly/eoedbgunqz
Play Phase: https://eventspace.thefa.com/surreyfa/event/playphase#init
Facility and Investment Officer: https://bit.ly/3wkP5K2 
Her Health Summit: https://bit.ly/41RdbYD

For our sixth episode, we spoke with WhiteHawks Imran Kayani, who talked about his journey to the National Team.



During the episode, we discuss how he started playing football. Imran shares with us the experience of being in the Chelsea Academy and how he overcame his injury woes. He lets us in on his experience playing in the World Cup qualifiers and his time playing football full-time at Sutton.



Fun Fact: He is set to graduate with a degree in Computer Science.



Stay tuned for the show’s second half, where we will review the bi-weekly results, goals, and performances throughout the Surrey FA leagues in our Talk Footy segment. Along with ‘Surrey Summarise’, with updates on current activities and campaigns at Surrey FA.



Surrey Summarise Links:


Independent Director for Women and Girls: ⁠https://bit.ly/41z3JZF
Podcast Special Youtube:  ⁠https://youtu.be/yTAi-UUhyVo
Podcast Special Spotify: https://bit.ly/48rd7kn
Her Health Summit: https://bit.ly/41RdbYD
easyfundraising: ⁠https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/surrey-fa
Conversation about our game: ⁠https://bit.ly/3NWpHjZ
Legal Director: https://bit.ly/487ncDh
Wellbeing and Safety: ⁠https://bit.ly/3vhQpgb

For our Christmas special episode, we spoke with entrepreneur, presenter, and host Cecil, who talked about his journey from professional football to becoming a presenter. 

During the episode, we discuss how he became a presenter. Cecil shares with us the politics of professional football and how it affected him mentally. Also, how is it working with TY and Robbie from AFTV? He lets us in on his experience working in CONCACAF and being able to go to his motherland, Jamaica, for the first time.

Fun Fact: He was in the recently released live-action Little Mermaid.

To listen to the podcast in other platforms: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finalwhistlepod/episodes/S2-E5-Arsenal-Fan-TV-and-CONCACAF-presenter-Cecil-Jee-Thomas-e2dhhkk