2010, Veterans game provisionally agreed as first weekend in October, 2nd and 3rd.

Apres la visite heureuse des gens de Ranville ici a Petworth, nous attendons avec impatience le mois d'octobre et notre weekend francais et, comme toujours, votre hopitalite superbe.

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Each year in October, Petworth Veterans (over 35's) play twinned village Ranville (Normandy, France - see below).  The games alternate between France and England.  Several warm-up games are played throughout August and September each year.

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If you play or have played for Petworth FC and want to be involved in the veterans team, please contact Mark Temple by email here

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Manager:  Mark Temple

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Strip:  Black and red striped shirt, black shorts, socks: black and red, sometimes black, sometimes a mix

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Jim Geal on the lookout

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Mick Adsett's last game.  Vets warming up in the only way Petworth Vets know how

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Jez

.Jez and Howard enjoying refreshments

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.Francois, master of the bicycle story

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Ranville in France is famous for several reasons, including Pegasus Bridge from WWII and Calvados.  Most importantly, Ranville are well known for the pre and post match hospitality the locals give to Petworth FC veterans and supporters.  We have learned over the years that Calvados should generally be post match celebration only.

Ranville's pitches in the centre of the village

The French have often won the football contest but recent years have seen wins for Petworth home and away.  2007 saw a 1-0 home win to Ranville in France, 2008 was a draw (Ranville retain the coupe).