 
Welcome to my summer notes which, with a new season rapidly approaching, have been written with an important milestone season in mind.
Season 2025/26 is a momentous campaign for Temple Fortune FC. It will be our 50th season of competing in the Maccabi (Southern) Football League. No other club past or present can boast such an incredible achievement; even the giants of the Jewish game who reside at Rowley Lane, with all the financial clout and amazing facilities the rest of us can only dream about, cannot match this Club's feat of going into a 50th consecutive season in Maccabi football. Of course, our longevity is down to hard work over many years and the commitment of many who have helped us come this far. We have maintained high standards of organisation and players return to TFFC based on how well run we are. A big thank you to those who have joined the Club so far, taking advantage of the 'early-bird' membership discount. There are still a number of players who need to sign up before we can submit their league registrations, so the sooner the better please. Don't leave it until the last minute - you might miss the beginning of the league season if we don't get you registered. On the MGBSFL front, we will be running our First Team for the 50th time in Sunday league football, boosted by having new manager James Lee onboard. After a number of years of struggle, I am hopeful that James will turn around our fortunes, so to speak. It is high time we saw our Firsts competing at the right end of a table! What better way to commemorate this 50th league season than with a good, competitive team putting TFFC back on the map! I'm pleased to say that Simon Black is continuing as Old Boys Team manager, running a team that will be competing in the 27th consecutive season in the Maccabi Masters League. This is also a record, making TF Old Boys ever-present in this Over 40s League. Simon Linden, Vice-Chairman and Director of Football, continues to oversee the playing side of the Club, working with the team managers James and Simon Black, and their respective assistants, whilst our Administration Officer Kerry Higham and myself will continue to look after the behind-the-scenes administration. This kind of teamwork allows our team managers to focus on their respective sides with a view to hopefully bringing the best out of their players. Although season 2024/25 was a struggle particularly for the Firsts, financially the club did very well to cover another high expenditure. You are welcome to read a summary of the season in the Officers' reports – Chairman's Report, General Secretary's Report. The Minutes of the AGM will be available once completed. I am pleased to report that we are remaining at Silver Jubilee Park Stadium – where we have agreed a new three-year deal – a venue which provides the best artificial playing surface in the MGBSFL if not anywhere else in London. The Club has a Code of Conduct which we expect all our players to adhere to, which includes maintaining a good record of sportsmanship and discipline. I am very proud of TFFC's history, stature, reputation and longevity, which continue to make us one of the best run clubs in both leagues. So as we approach our 50th consecutive season in Maccabi football, we are anticipating stability within the Club and hopefully a good season ahead. Should you require further information or have any queries related to TFFC, please do not hesitate to contact Kerry, Simon or myself. Nigel Kyte Chairman July 2025 Nigel – info@tffc.co.uk Kerry – tffc1968@gmail.com Simon – simonlindentffc@gmail.com
Temple Fortune FC Chairman Nigel Kyte (standing far right) lines up with the championship-winning First Team at The Hive in March 2011.  |
