Bishop's Stortford Swifts FC

Bishop's Stortford Swifts FC Official page of Bishop's Stortford Swifts FC Twitter Bishop’s Stortford Swifts F.C. The club have in recent years won the N.W.

were formed in 1953 by a group of 13 year old lads, including current Vice Chairman Peter Hunt, Derek Smith, Eddie Miller, Mick Thurley, and John Sewell with Ron Nott joining a few years later. Due to their age, they were only able to play friendlies until joining the Bishop’s Stortford & District League in 1956. The club moved to their current ground at Silver Leys in 1964 and were founding members of the Essex Olympian League in 1966, winning the Senior Cup in their first season. A Reserve side was introduced in 1970 this side went on to win the Herts Junior cup in 1970/71. After playing in Division One since 1966 the 1st Team found themselves dropped to the second tier in 1981, when restructuring of the league saw 4 teams relegated. After 3 seasons in Division 2, Swifts bounced back to Division 1 in 1984, finishing runners up in their first season back in the top flight. By 1996 Swifts 1st Team had drop down Division 3, the appointment of Pete Isherwood was made and Swifts went on to enjoy their most successful period in the Essex Olympian League. 1996 saw them bounce back to Division 2 and then to Division 1 the following year where they finished up as Champions 3 times in 4 seasons. With former Bishop’s Stortford players, Pat Jackman, Ian Hollamby & Steve Luxford amongst others, now playing for Swifts, the team went on to reach the Herts Intermediate County Cup final 9 times, winning on 6 occasions, the last in 2008-9 under current manager Mickey Nunn. Swifts Reserve side were also successful during this period, winning Reserve Division One twice. Several Bishop’s Stortford Swifts players have also graced the professional ranks, ex Q.P.R and Rushden & Diamonds player Stuart Wardley, former England U-20 international and Manchester Utd trainee Kalam Mooniaruck. In 2008 Swifts also re-introduced a Sunday side when AFC Hatfields moved to Silver Leys and took up the Swifts name. Essex League Premier Division & Senior Cup and 2 seasons ago won all 4 trophies up for grabs in the NWESL. Last season Swifts won the Senior Cup and Premier Cup. Bishop’s Stortford Swifts also run 6 Youth sides, two at U-18, U-12, U-13 & U-14 in the Royston Crow League.

05/09/2026
Social Media & Content CreatorBishop's Stortford Swifts FCWe're looking for an enthusiastic student or aspiring sports c...
06/08/2026

Social Media & Content Creator

Bishop's Stortford Swifts FC

We're looking for an enthusiastic student or aspiring sports content creator to become part of our senior football club.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone studying:

Sports Journalism
Digital Marketing
Media Production
Photography
Film
Communications

What you'll do
Attend Saturday matches
Capture photos and video
Create Instagram Reels and TikToks
Post live match updates
Design graphics
Produce post-match content
Help grow the club's social media presence

We'd like someone who
Loves football
Uses Instagram and TikTok every day
Has a creative eye
Is reliable
Can edit short videos

What you'll get
Real experience running a football club's media
Build an impressive portfolio
References for future employment
Opportunity to grow with an ambitious
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28/07/2026

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Stortford fields community group

Bishop's Stortford Independent

Swifts first ever international friendly v New York International FC on Friday night. Great game of football/soccer play...
19/07/2026

Swifts first ever international friendly v New York International FC on Friday night.
Great game of football/soccer played in great spirit. One Game One World ⚽️⚽️ Look forward to the 2nd leg in New York 🇺🇸

10/07/2026

So pleased to have helped so many families tonight. Seeing the kids smiling faces was priceless.
Stortford Fields Residents Group if things do not improve then please reach out and we can do it again 🔴⚫️🔴

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Stortford fields community group
Bishop's Stortford at its best..!
Hertfordshire Grassroots Football Players wanted (Boys & Girls)
Mum's guide to Bishop's Stortford
Bishop's Stortford Independent

🚨 RESERVE TEAM MANAGER WANTED 🚨Swifts are looking for a Reserve Team Manager to lead our side in the Essex Olympian Leag...
03/06/2026

🚨 RESERVE TEAM MANAGER WANTED 🚨
Swifts are looking for a Reserve Team Manager to lead our side in the Essex Olympian League.
We’re looking for someone with passion, commitment and a desire to help develop players in a competitive environment.

📩 DM for more details.

With a successful first season for Gregg and the squad we are already preparing for this coming season with pre-season f...
03/06/2026

With a successful first season for Gregg and the squad we are already preparing for this coming season with pre-season friendlies already booked in. 🔴⚫️🔴

We are looking for players to join the club in either existing teams or if you are fed up with your current club we have...
22/05/2026

We are looking for players to join the club in either existing teams or if you are fed up with your current club we have the facility to welcome complete new teams.
Hertfordshire Grassroots Football Players wanted (Boys & Girls)
Bishop's Stortford Independent

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