Christchurch United

Christchurch United AFC, also known by the nickname The Rams, is a New Zealand football club based in Christchurch, Canterbury. In the 1970s and 80s he was one of the most successful clubs in New Zealand.

History

Already in 1966 decided Derrick Mansbridge and Fred Haydon to found a football club. In the four years to the founding of the New Zealand National Soccer League 1970 plans assumed contours. 1970, the club finally took the first time in the competition. As a nickname chose the founder Rams in reference to the English club Derby County. 1972 reached Christ Church United with winning the Cup Catham the first title in club history. In 1972 the first championship. The seventies are among the most successful times of the Rams, could total the New Zealand championship title twice, four times won the cup competition. In the 1980s and early 90s, followed by further three league titles and two cup wins. 1998 followed the descent into the Mainland Premier League, currently the club plays in the Christchurch Casino Men's Division One.

With six league titles with Mt Wellington Christchurch is the most successful club in New Zealand.

Achievements

  • New Zealand Champion: 1973, 1975, 1987, 1988, 1991

Well-known former players

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