We are sad to report that former player and Chairman Geoff Hewitson has died, peacefully in his sleep in Winchester Hospital on 13th February 2018.

Geoff played for the First Team over 6 Seasons from 1957/58, mainly at full back, then for many years, in the Schools Team. A long time committee man, he was Chairman for 5 years from 2001 – 2006, presiding over a difficult period with Kingston Council over the Tolworth lease and over ground improvements that helped us get back into the Isthmian League.

After school at Sir George Monoux G.S. in Walthamstow and two years National Service in the RAF, Geoff was three years at Selwyn College, Cambridge, reading history. He played against Oxford at right back in 1957/58 in a 1-1 draw. He taught briefly at Forest, then for 37 years at Winchester, where, as well as running football and cricket for a long period, he was a house master for 15 years, then Registrar, then Deputy Head.

A minute’s silence in honour of Geoff will be observed at the home match against Sittingbourne on 24th February.

We were delighted to be featured on The Stan Collymore Show this past week, which was first broadcast via RT – One of the world’s largest broadcasters, available to over 700 million homes worldwide.

Collymore, the ex-England, Liverpool and Nottingham Forest striker visited King George’s to film his extensive piece on the club. Speaking to the likes of Chairman Brian Vandervilt, Historian Norman Epps and Match Reporter Cameron Smith, Collymore’s piece captured the essence of matchday as Casuals played out a 0-0 draw with Hythe Town.

To be featured on such a large platform for a club of our size is testament to the historical importance the club has played. It’s not a one-off either. FIFA’s weekly TV show was in attendance last week to film their own piece on the importance of Corinthian-Casuals. The show is set to air on Eurosport in the coming weeks.

You can watch the Stan’s piece courtesy of RT’s YouTube channel here.
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Corinthian-Casuals Manager James Bracken has turned to Surrey Strength and Performance to ensure his players are given the best opportunity to face a promotion push in peak physical condition.

SSP - a specialist training facility, based in Caterham, Surrey will host Casuals’ players engaging them in programs designed to maximise strength, mobility and prevent injury.

Casuals season has been blighted by injuries to several key members of Bracken’s squad as the Tolworth-based side look to go one step further from the playoff final last year and gain promotion to the highest level achieved by the historic club.

Manager James Bracken stated, “I’m delighted to have agreed a partnership with SSP, one of the leading strength and performance centres in the South East.”

“Our injury list this season has been extensive to say the least and SSP will be working with players around our current training regime to ensure injury prevention as well as rehabilitation. Using science and the most up to date conditioning methods they’ll look to ensure players are in peak physical condition and available to us for the vital last quarter of the campaign.

“My thanks goes to them in advance and I look forward to what I’m sure will be a fantastic working relationship moving forward.”

Casuals spokesperson Stuart Tree added “James works to an incredibly-professional standard, the likes that haven’t been seen at our club before. Every extra percent that he can extract is vital as we push for an unprecedented promotion.

“Therefore, it’s no surprise that he’s enlisted the help of Surrey Strength and Performance who, like James are incredibly dedicated, passionate and excel at what they do. I know for one, James wouldn’t settle for second best.”

You can find Surrey Strength and Performance’s website here. www.surreystrengthandperformance.com

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Corinthians and Casuals football clubs are believed to have lost the most number of players during the Great War of any sporting organisation in the country. The clubhouse at King George’s hosts a memorial plaque to all those who died serving their country.

Therefore, it’s only apt that we remember those brave souls, and all others on Armistice Day as we host Wingate and Finchley FC in the Buildbase FA Trophy 2nd Qualifying Round.

We’re inviting members of the Armed Forces and Emergency Services Personnel to the match with FREE ENTRY. Please come along with your ID and enjoy an afternoon of wonderful football on us.

The match takes place this Saturday, 11th November at King George’s Arena, Tolworth, Surrey KT6 7NA. Kickoff is 3pm.

The commemorative matchday programme includes an extensive look back at Casuals visit to the Somme last year, where captain Danny Bracken and chairman Brian Vandervilt (pictured) laid wreaths at the graves of former great Corinthians.

A bugler will be in attendance to play ‘The Last Post’ and we’ll be collecting for the Poppy Appeal throughout the afternoon.

Please join us as we remember those who grow not old, as we that are left, grow old.