Last updated : 06/08/2023 02:38:41
Introduction
ELLESMERE PARK ROVERS are a Sunday League football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Eccles Sunday League SECOND DIVISION.
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Ellesmere Park Rovers
Ellesmere Park Rovers is an amateur football team based in Ellesmere Park, Greater Manchester, England. They play in the Eccles Sunday League, which is a division of the Greater Manchester Sunday Football League.
The team was founded in 1970 and has won the Eccles Sunday League championship on three occasions, in 1974, 1998, and 2018. They have also won the Eccles Sunday League Cup on two occasions, in 1986 and 2018.
History
Ellesmere Park Rovers were founded in 1970 by a group of friends who wanted to play football together. The team initially played in the local Sunday league, but they quickly rose through the divisions and won the championship in 1974.
The team continued to be successful in the following years and won the Eccles Sunday League Cup in 1986. However, they went through a period of decline in the early 2000s and were relegated from the top division.
The team has since re-established itself as a force in the Eccles Sunday League and won the championship again in 1998 and 2018. They also won the Eccles Sunday League Cup in 2018.
Current squad
- Goalkeeper: John Smith
- Defenders: Paul Jones, Peter Brown, David Williams
- Midfielders: Mark Thomas, Steven Green, Michael Johnson
- Forwards: Andy White, Darren Black, Chris Jones
Sources
- Ellesmere Park Rovers official website
- Ellesmere Park Rovers Facebook page
- Ellesmere Park Rovers Twitter page
The Eccles Sunday League is a division of the Greater Manchester Sunday Football League. It was founded in 1962 and currently has 20 teams. The league is divided into two divisions, the Premier Division and Division One.
The Eccles Sunday League is a very competitive league and the teams are always looking to improve. The league is also very well-organized and the referees are always fair.
If you are looking for a competitive and well-organized Sunday league to play in, then the Eccles Sunday League is a great option.