Last updated : 19/08/2023 02:24:33
Introduction
Walney Island A are a Grassroots football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Furness Premier League Sponsored By Paul Hunt Of Bargain Booze Bargain Booze Division Two.
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League
Furness Premier League Sponsored By Paul Hunt Of Bargain Booze - Bargain Booze Division Two
Team Type
Walney Island A Football Team
Walney Island A is a football team based on Walney Island, Cumbria, England. They play in the Furness Premier League, which is sponsored by Paul Hunt of Bargain Booze.
The team was founded in 1908 and have played at their current ground, The Strand, since 1922. They have won the Furness Premier League on 11 occasions, most recently in 2019.
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Furness Premier League
The Furness Premier League is a football league in Cumbria, England. It is the top tier of football in the Furness area and is sponsored by Paul Hunt of Bargain Booze.
The league was founded in 1987 and currently consists of 16 teams. The teams are divided into two divisions, the Premier Division and Division One. The winners of the Premier Division are promoted to the North West Counties League Division One, while the bottom two teams are relegated to Division One.
The Furness Premier League is a competitive league and has produced some talented players over the years. Former Liverpool and England international David Thompson started his career with Walney Island A, while former Manchester United and England international Wes Brown played for Barrow in the league.