The Netherbury Football Club was founded after the second world war in the season 1947/48 with village residents 'Ginge' Lansom,Percy Webb and Ron Winters being instrumental in getting players together to start things off. The colour of the shirt chosen for the team's identity was amber / yellow,which was a reflection of one of the most successful professional team's of the era ,Wolverhampton Wanders, who played in 'Amber' shirts. Since that time Netherbury Football club has always been known as ''The Ambers''.

The 'Ambers' played at two different 'home venue' locations prior to the acquisition of the Netherbury playing field 50 years ago. Both pitches at Strode and Bowdowns were by courtesy of major symes of Hingsdon farm. It is with thanks to the playing field committee that Netherbury FC and The Hare and Hounds Sunday league team are able to continue to enjoy playing in the village.