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DO THEY MEAN US? CLITHEROE FC
What an amazing nine months it has been! Unfortunately, it has to end this Saturday (27th April, 3pm) as your Champions host play Clitheroe FC at the F. Ball Community Stadium.
We are hoping for a large, vocal crowd to cheer the lads on for this game and show Josh and the lads appreciation for all their efforts. You, the True Blue Army, have been amazing this season. The support both home and away has been outstanding, and has pushed the team on when it’s really been needed. Thank you!
The True Blue Army will assemble at?
We are at home! The clubhouse and Blues Bites are open, football will be on the telly before the game, and merchandise will be on sale. The bar will be open after the game too, with the league trophy on display. A perfect way to finish the season!
How much to get in?
- Adult £10
- Concession £7
- Under 18 £3
- Under 8’s Free
NB All Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible Adult
You can buy your ONLINE TICKET HERE - which will give you a free FRIDGE MAGNET on entry
What are they known as/Nickname(s)?
They are also known as The Blues
Their website?
https://www.clitheroefc.co.uk/
How are they doing?
Clitheroe currently lie in 8th place, with 55 points from37 games, but unfortunately can’t quite make the Play Offs.
Their gaffer?
At present, the club’s interim manager is Jimmy Bell, the former Accrington Stanley assistant manager.
Their main man?
Sefton Gonzales is Clitheroe’s leading scorer, just behind Rob Stevenson in the league scoring charts, but he is unable to play today after a recent red card. He originally joined the club in the 2013/2014 season and stayed until 2015/2016, returning in the 20/21 preseason.
6 Of The Best – six things you probably didn’t know about Clitheroe
- The exact history of the club is uncertain, but what is clear is that in 1877 the first town team, called Clitheroe FC, took to the field for the first time
- Clitheroe FC’s record attendance is 2,050 against Mangotsfield United in the FA Vase semi-final of 1995-96
- The name Clitheroe is thought to come from the Anglo-Saxon for "Rocky Hill"
- Clitheroe Castle is argued to be the smallest Norman keep in the whole of England
- During World War II, the jet engine was developed by the Rover Company. Rover and Rolls-Royce met engineers from the different companies at Clitheroe's Swan & Royal Hotel
- The Cowman's Famous Sausage Shop in Clitheroe has a reputation for its sausages which spreads far and wide!
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