Welcome from the new Club Captain

Simon Marshall takes over from David Knapp as club captain for the 2012-13 season.  Joining the OCHC in 1993, Virge was quickly established as a stalwart of the 1st XI throughout its period of great success in both league and cup and his goals, rarely from more than four or five yards out, were vital to our success and his off-field enthusiasm was infectious. 

While Virge may struggle to match Knappy's fitness, we are delighted that his son Dan has already played for the 1st XI and mercifully is not a chip off the old block.  Virge writes:

"Welcome to a new and hopefully successful and enjoyable season at OCHC. I hope that all members, both old and new, continue to embrace the club ethos of fun and fair play whilst at the same time playing to win.

One of my first tasks must be to thank on your behalf the huge contribution made to the club by my predecessor David Knapp. As long standing first team player, coach and manager and then more recently as Club Captain, Knappy has committed huge amounts of time, effort and dedication to the success and life of the Club. I am delighted to announce that in recognition of this Knappy has been made a Vice President of the OCHC. Congratulations David and your fellow players of a certain age are now looking forward to playing with you in the vets.

Dodie Khurshid has also retired as Club Secretary after 12 years and he too has been made a Vice President in recognition of his long service as player and committee member.

The new season also brings some new faces on the Committee and I have to say I have been mightily impressed with the enthusiasm shown pre-season. Just so that you know who we are our ghastly mugshots will soon appear under the Officers section of this website.

You will all probably be aware by now of the launch of the Colts Section, to be run by Gav Adair. We have had some very encouraging feedback to this initiative from local schools and both Kingston and Elmbridge Councils. Please help to spread the word and make the Colts Section a winner.

Finally, a large part of the success of the Club is down to what happens on the pitch. Please can you all make a special effort to commit yourselves to playing for your teams and to helping your team captains by standing by your availability and playing on a regular basis.

Here's to an enjoyable and victorious season and I look forward to seeing you in the bar."

Two generations of Marshalls