London Samurai Rovers F.C. Explained

Clubname:	London Samurai Rovers
Fullname:	London Samurai Rovers Football Club
Ground:	Rectory Meadow, Hanworth
Capacity:	1,000 (100 seated)^[1]
Manager:	Masakatsu Shibasaki
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London Samurai Rovers Football Club is a football club based in Hanworth, London, England. They are currently members of the and play at Rectory Meadow, groundsharing with Hanworth Villa.

History

London Samurai United, a club formed for the Japanese diaspora in London,^[2] were formed in 2017, being placed in the Middlesex County League Division One. A year later, the club merged with JL Rovers, renaming themselves to London Samurai Rovers, stepping up to the Premier Division.^[3] In 2021, the club was admitted into the Combined Counties League Division One.^[4]

Ground

The club played at Twyford Avenue Sports Ground in Acton during their time in the Middlesex County League.^[5] In July 2021, London Samurai Rovers announced they would be groundsharing with Hanworth Villa at Rectory Meadow for the upcoming season.^[6]

References

51.4331°N -0.3967°W

Notes and References

http://www.hanworthvilla.co.uk/match-days/ Match days
Web site: London Samurai Rovers FC vs Clapton CFC preview: Land of the Rising Ton?. Clapton Community F.C.. 22 November 2018. 20 May 2021.
Web site: About. London Samurai Rovers F.C.. 20 August 2018 . 20 May 2021. ja.
Web site: National League System club allocations – steps 5/6, season 2021–22. The Football Association. 20 May 2021. .pdf.
Web site: London Samurai. football.mitoo. 20 May 2021.
Web site: We are delighted to announce we will officially be groundsharing at @hanworthvil…. London Samurai Rovers F.C.. 21 July 2021. 19 August 2021.