Famous Connections
Famous scriptwriter Alan Simpson is the president of Hampton & Richmond Borough Football Club. Simpson is noted for the famous TV series that he co-wrote with Ray Galton, Steptoe & Son. Simpson and Galton were awarded OBEs in the 2000 Honours List for their contribution to British television. The seating stand behind the goal at the Beveree Stadium is named after Alan Simpson, the 'Simpson Stand'. Alan has been club president since 1967, making him one of the longest-serving club officials with over 40 years service to his name.
In 2009, the Former Chief Executive of the Football Association, Brian Barwick, joined the Board of Directors at Hampton, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience from the top levels of football.
For a period in the 1950s, famous pianist Winifred Atwell was club patron.
Television personality and comedian Paul Merton has been present at a number of Hampton & Richmond Borough matches. The Times newspaper reported in May 2007 that Merton had been to three matches, with the club winning on each occasion.
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