Last updated : 08/08/2023 13:24:24
Introduction
Priestley College 1st are a Grassroots football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the North West Colleges Sports League Division 1 1st XI.
Team Details
Location
League
North West Colleges Sports League - Division 1 1st XI
Team Type
Priestley College 1st Football Team
Priestley College 1st football team is a team of male students who play in the North West Colleges Sports League (NWCSL). The team is based at Priestley College in Warrington, England.
The team was founded in 1979, the same year that the college was founded. The team has won the NWCSL title on three occasions, in 1995, 2007, and 2019. The team has also reached the final of the NWCSL Cup on four occasions, winning the cup in 2007.
The current manager of the team is Paul Jones. Jones is a former professional footballer who played for clubs such as Stockport County and Chester City.
The team's home ground is Priestley College Stadium. The stadium has a capacity of 1,000 spectators.
Sources
- Priestley College Football
- Priestley College 1st | North West Colleges Sports League
- Priestley College
North West Colleges Sports League
The North West Colleges Sports League (NWCSL) is a football league for colleges in the North West of England. The league was founded in 1979 and currently consists of 20 teams. The league is divided into two divisions, the Premier Division and the First Division.
The NWCSL is a competitive league and the standard of football is high. The league has produced a number of professional footballers, including Priestley College alumni Priestley Farquharson, who currently plays for Newport County in League Two.
The NWCSL is a great way for young footballers to develop their skills and progress to professional football. The league also provides an opportunity for students from different colleges to compete against each other and make new friends.
