THE BRITISH
MERTON
AEROPLANE COMPANY
to concentrate on trying to re-introduce players to the
game that have not played since school or University,
as well as encouraging new players to give it a go and
enjoy both the playing and social aspect of the club.
We are fortunate to have a number of sons of former
players that have come through the ranks, and they
usually start at the youth level before progressing to a
higher standard.”
Community
“Merton is a genuine community club, based in the
middle of one of the largest council estates in the
country, and attracts many players from the local
area, along with others that are based in the Northern
underground line corridor. We have very close links
with the local Council, notwithstanding the fact that we
play in one of their leisure facilities, and are seen as an
outlet for the local youths.
We are also very generously sponsored by a local
business, Ganley’s Irish Bar, of Morden, and active
links have been forged between their management and
the club to our mutual benefit.”
Facilities
“Our facility can be described as basic, homely and a
proper rugby club. We are solely a rugby club and do
not cater for other sports, meaning that it has a true
rugby club atmosphere, and one that is the envy of
others that either share facilities or play out of pubs. As
the service is owned by the local authority, we are very
limited as to any plans to expand or improve facili ѥ