Thornton Cleveleys F.C. Explained

Clubname:Thornton Cleveleys
Fullname:Thornton Cleveleys Football Club
Ground:Gamble Road, Thornton-Cleveleys
Chairman:Steve Abbott
Manager:Terry Green
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Thornton Cleveleys Football Club is a football club based in Thornton-Cleveleys, England. They are currently members of the and play at Gamble Road, Thornton-Cleveleys.

History

Founded as a works team, under the name of ICI Thornton, for the workers at chlorine-production plant ICI Hillhouse, the club changed its name to Thornton Cleveleys International in 1992, following the closure of ICI Hillhouse.[1] In 1995, changed to their current guise of Thornton Cleveleys, remaining in the West Lancashire League. In 2010, the club was promoted to the Premier Division. In 2022, Thornton Cleveleys won the West Lancashire League, winning a second title two years later. In 2024, the club was admitted into the North West Counties League Division One North.[2]

Ground

In 2021, the club left Bourne Park, their home of more than 20 years, to move to a new £1 million complex on nearby Gamble Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, adjacent to Fleetwood Town's Poolfoot Farm training ground.[3]

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Looking back at ICI: A rare glimpse inside the plants of the Fylde chemical giant. Blackpool Gazette. 13 September 2018. 23 June 2024.
  2. Web site: National League System club allocations – steps 5/6, season 2024–25. The Football Association. 23 June 2024. .pdf.
  3. Web site: Thornton Cleveleys FC look to launch a new era after moving ground. Blackpool Gazette. 21 February 2021. 23 June 2024.