Last updated : 19/08/2023 03:06:32
Introduction
Theatre Boys First are a Grassroots football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Lancashire Sunday Football League Premier.
Team Details
Location
League
Lancashire Sunday Football League - Premier
Team Type
Boys , 11 a side , Grassroots
Theatre Boys First
Theatre Boys First is a football team based in Preston, Lancashire, England. They compete in the Lancashire Sunday Football League, which is the oldest Sunday league in the world.
The team was founded in 1972 by a group of regulars at the Theatre Hotel in Preston. The hotel is no longer in existence, but the team still bears its name.
Theatre Boys First have won the Lancashire Sunday Football League title on three occasions, in 1983, 1993, and 2003. They have also won the Lancashire Sunday Challenge Cup on two occasions, in 1990 and 2001.
Sources
Lancashire Sunday Football League
The Lancashire Sunday Football League is the oldest Sunday league in the world. It was founded in 1922 and currently has over 200 clubs competing in it.
The league is divided into 10 divisions, with the top division being the Premier Division. The Premier Division champions are promoted to the Northern Premier League Division One North, which is a semi-professional league.
The Lancashire Sunday Football League is a popular league and attracts a lot of talented players. The league has produced a number of professional footballers, including former England internationals David Platt and Tony Adams.