Last updated : 06/08/2023 03:49:36
Introduction
SWAN are a Sunday League football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Eccles Sunday League FIRST DIVISION.
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SWAN Football Club
SWAN Football Club is a Sunday league football team based in Eccles, Greater Manchester, England. They were formed in 1997 and currently play in the Eccles Sunday League Premier Division.
The club's name is an acronym for "Socially Active Whites of North Manchester". They are known for their attacking style of play and have a reputation for being a friendly and welcoming club.
History
- SWAN Football Club was formed in 1997 by a group of friends who wanted to play football together. They started out playing in the Eccles Sunday League Second Division and quickly rose through the ranks.
- In 2004, SWAN won promotion to the Eccles Sunday League Premier Division for the first time. They have remained in the Premier Division ever since.
- In 2010, SWAN won the Eccles Sunday League Cup for the first time. They have also won the league cup on two other occasions, in 2013 and 2018.
Current Season
SWAN are currently in second place in the Eccles Sunday League Premier Division, just one point behind leaders Swinton Athletic. They have won 10 of their 11 games so far this season and are looking to challenge for the title.
The club's top scorer this season is Mark "Tubbs" Turner, who has scored 14 goals in 11 games. Other key players include goalkeeper Paul "Pee Wee" O'Brien, defender Lee "The Animal" Jones, and midfielders Paul "The Don" Doyle and Mark "The Chief" Smith.
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The Eccles Sunday League is a football league for Sunday league teams in the Eccles area of Greater Manchester. It was founded in 1978 and currently has 20 teams in its Premier Division. The league is affiliated to the Manchester Football Association.
The Eccles Sunday League is a competitive league with a good standard of football. It is a great place for players of all abilities to come and play football. The league is also very welcoming to new teams and players.