Egerton F.C. Explained

Clubname:Egerton
Fullname:Egerton Football Club
Ground:Egerton Youth Club, Knutsford
Chairman:Tom O'Donnell
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Egerton Football Club is a football club based in Knutsford, Cheshire, England. They are currently members of the and play at Egerton Youth Club.

History

Egerton were formed in 2002 and was named after Maurice Egerton.[1] In the 2017–18 season, Egerton received national media attention after the signings of former Football League players Jlloyd Samuel, Nathan Ellington and Dean Gorré.[2] In the same season, Egerton finished fourth in the Cheshire League One, being promoted to the Premier Division in the process.[3] Egerton entered the FA Vase for the first time in 2019–20.[4] The club were later withdrawn from the FA Vase after failing a ground grading inspection.[5]

Ground

The club play at Egerton Youth Club in Knutsford. In May 2016, chairman Tom O'Donnell announced plans to redevelop the site in order to be eligible for promotion to the North West Counties League.[6]

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Our vision. Egerton F.C.. 16 July 2019.
  2. News: Jlloyd Samuel & Nathan Ellington: Ex-Premier League players line up for non-league Egerton FC. BBC Sport. 12 November 2016. 16 July 2019.
  3. Web site: Cheshire League - Cheshire Football League League One. Non-League Matters. 16 July 2019.
  4. Web site: The Buildbase FA Vase First Round Qualifying. The Football Association. .ashx. 16 July 2019.
  5. Web site: FA Vase | Egerton withdrawn from competition, West receive walkover to Second Qualifying Round. 18 August 2019.
  6. Web site: Football club applies to build stadium in Knutsford to 'inspire' future generations. Knutsford Guardian. 18 May 2016. 16 July 2019.