Wealdstone FC has announced an affiliation with Ruislip Rangers FC.

Ruislip Rangers FC has well over 400 players playing under its banner, and is the largest youth football club in the area. It is also the oldest, formed in 1969.

A holder of 'Charter Standard' status, the club is hugely successful with a number of players attracting the attention of professional clubs.

They won the Harrow Youth League U18 Premier Division Championship last season, together with the Fairplay/Sportsmanship award for the last two consecutive seasons.

The club will cater for all ages from five-year-olds to adults in the coming season, including fielding two girls teams at U14 and U12 level. Home games are played at King's College Playing Fields, Ruislip.

As part of the agreement between the two clubs, Wealdstone FC will provide additional coaching to Ruislip Rangers.

It is hoped that this link will be of benefit to both clubs and enhance the chances of players reaching their goal of becoming a professional footballer.

The agreement also entitles each playing member of Ruislip Rangers to free entrance to Wealdstone's Ryman's Premier League matches and discounted admittance to their parents and coaches.

Ruislip Rangers players are also invited to take part in matchday activities at Wealdstone's home games, such as half-time shoot-outs.

There will be reciprocal arrangements in that both clubs' websites will link to each other and Ruislip Rangers news will also be carried in the Wealdstone matchday programme.

It is hoped that this will be the start of a long and fruitful relationship between the two clubs.

Wealdstone's new home ground is Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip.