Last updated : 22/08/2023 14:59:25
Introduction
AFC SWAN U18 Craig are a Grassroots football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Liverpool Premier League Under 18.
Team Details
Location
League
Liverpool Premier League - Under 18
Team Type
AFC SWAN U18 Craig
AFC SWAN U18 Craig is a football team based in Liverpool, England. They compete in the Liverpool Premier League, which is the top division of youth football in the city.
The team was founded in 1999 and is named after the Craigieburn Park area of Liverpool where they play their home games. They have won the Liverpool Premier League title on three occasions, in 2009, 2011 and 2013.
The team is managed by former Liverpool player David Fairclough. Fairclough played for Liverpool for 12 years, winning the European Cup in 1981. He has been manager of AFC SWAN U18 Craig since 2008.
The team's current captain is Lewis Barnes. Barnes is a talented midfielder who has been capped by England at U16 level. He is also a product of the AFC SWAN youth academy.
Sources
- AFC SWAN U18 Craig website
- Liverpool Echo article about AFC SWAN U18 Craig
- The FA article about Lewis Barnes
Liverpool Premier League
The Liverpool Premier League is the top division of youth football in Liverpool. It was founded in 1999 and is currently made up of 16 teams.
The league is a closed competition, meaning that teams cannot be promoted or relegated. The top two teams at the end of the season qualify for the FA Youth Cup.
The Liverpool Premier League is a popular competition with a lot of talented young players. Many of the players who have gone on to play for Liverpool's first team have come through the ranks of the Liverpool Premier League.
