Full name | Metro Football Club | |
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Founded | 1941 | |
Ground | North Chigwell, Claremont | |
Capacity | 400 | |
Chairman | Darrin Chaffey | |
Manager | Chris Chalker | |
League | Southern Championship | |
2023 | 8th of 9 | |
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