Punjab United F.C.
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| Full name | Punjab United Football Club Gravesend |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Punjab |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Ground | Elite Venue, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5ND |
| Chairman | Jugjit Singh Sian (Chipie) |
| Manager | Jugjit Singh Sian (Chipie) |
| League | Southern Counties East League Premier Division |
| 2017–18 | Southern Counties East League Division One, 1st of 19 (promoted) |
Punjab United F.C. is a football club based in Gravesend, Kent, England nurturing talent from across the community.
Kent County League Premier Division, and Kent Intermediate Challenge Shield Champions 2016/2017:
Although the club name may suggest otherwise Punjab United FC is open to members and players 'regardless of age, race, religion, sexual orientation or ability'.
The club first affiliated to the Kent County FA in 2003 as part of current Chairman/Manager Jugjit “Chipie" Sian's, secretary Jindi Banwait's, Ajit "Sonny" Sian's and Navin Pal's plan to bring a more entertaining brand of football with an ethical approach to youth and senior football in the Gravesend area.
The club applied for membership to join the Kent County League Premier Division last season where in their inaugural season, won the Kent Intermediate Challenge Cup, were finalists in the Kent County League Cup, but more importantly were crowned the 2016-2017 League Champions. The club were the 1st Asian team to win the league with and did so with the highest league points total in the history of the league.
History
The club was founded in 2003 by Jugjit Singh Sian (Chipie)[1] After winning the Kent County League in 2017, the club was promoted to Step 6 of the National League System for the first time, being allocated to the Southern Counties East League.[2]
References
- ↑ Punjab United Kent County Football League
- ↑ Punjab United Football Club History Database