Last updated : 18/08/2023 05:36:23
Introduction
Turnpike are a Grassroots football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Manchester AFL First Division.
Team Details
Location
League
Manchester AFL - First Division
Team Type
Turnpike Football Club
Turnpike Football Club is a football (soccer) team based in Manchester, England. They currently play in the Manchester AFL league, which is the highest level of amateur football in the city.
The club was founded in 1972 and has won the Manchester AFL league title on three occasions, in 1978, 1985, and 2017. They have also won the Manchester AFL Cup on four occasions, in 1978, 1980, 1990, and 2017.
The club's home ground is the Turnpike Playing Fields in Stretford, Manchester. The ground has a capacity of 1,000 spectators.
The club's current manager is Paul Smith, who was appointed in 2016. The club's captain is James Jones.
Sources
Manchester AFL Football League
The Manchester AFL Football League is the highest level of amateur football in Manchester, England. The league was founded in 1972 and currently consists of 16 teams.
The league season runs from September to May, with each team playing each other twice. The top two teams at the end of the season qualify for the Manchester AFL Cup Final.
The current Manchester AFL champions are Turnpike Football Club. They won the title in 2017.