"We are delighted that Jo Johnson has accepted our invitation to become our President", said club Chairman Jeff Cockburn. "Jo is a well respected member of the community who will no doubt help to raise the profile of the club and its ability to provide an opportunity for local youngsters to participate in sport."

Jo said, "I am thrilled to come on board as President. The Club performs immensely valuable work in bringing young people into sport and in fostering a sense of community in Orpington. It was great to meet some of the Club's young stars and I wish the players the best for the rest of the season."

Jo is pictured with Orpington FC chairman, Jeff Cockburn, and three young players of the club (Ben Sturgess, Danielle Lyon & Sam Tidmarsh).

Orpington FC run four senior sides, including a women's team, a soccer school for girls and boys aged 5-8 years and youth teams from ages u9-u16.  The teams play at a number of venues in and around the Orpington area (Green Court Road, Crockenhill; Oxford Road, Sidcup; Grassmead, St Mary Cray; Petts Wood Rec Ground; and Sparrows Den, West Wickham).  The first and second teams compete in the Vandanel Kent County League with the youth sides playing in a variety of leagues in the local area.

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