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Football League to the Devon League (Step 7). After the initial transition period, Langley stood down from the role of chair; succeeded by Daniel
Muirden, a former Stoke Gabriel player and coach, who was unanimously voted into the post. Perrin and Thomas retained their roles and Langley is now Club President.
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Gabriel Football Club had relied on the generosity of local farmers to provide a ground during which the changing rooms remained in the village where both the school room and an old army hut were utilised. In 1981 the club purchased land in Broadley Lane and developed
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Football Club was originally founded in 1969 before eventually folding in 1989. During this period the original club competed in the Police Divisional Cup, Wednesday League, East Devon League &
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