Guests enjoying the Celebratory Lunch
On Friday 11th January 2019, 180 guests attended a celebratory lunch at the Madejski Stadium, Reading to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the meeting on 12 January 1894 in Billiter Coffee Rooms, Fenchurch Street, London where The Southern Football League was formed.
Nigel Howe (Chief Executive, Reading FC) and Steve Kavanagh (Chief Executive, Millwall FC)
Guests from current Member Clubs were joined by representatives of Millwall FC, the winners of the first Championship, and Reading FC, a founder member, as well as The Football Association and other Leagues in the Pyramid.
Tony Adams MBE. A very entertaining Guest Speaker who spoke honestly about his playing career, his problems with addiction and his Sporting Chance charity work
Following formal toasts, Tony Adams MBE, the former Arsenal and England defender, entertained the audience with stories from his playing career as well as his current work with his charity, Sporting Chance.
The League President, Keith Allen, giving a potted history of the League
It was a glittering occasion, befitting the commemoration of 125 glorious years and an absolutely fabulous time was had by all.
Terry Barratt (League Chairman), Tony Adams MBE and Nigel Howe (Chief Executive, Reading FC)
Sporting Chance is the charity set up by Tony Adams MBE. For more information visit the website at https://www.sportingchanceclinic.com/
