F.C. Isle of Man
Football Club Isle of Man (Manx: Club Sockyr Ellan Vannin) [1] is a football club based in Douglas, Isle of Man. They are currently members of the North West Counties League Division One South and play at The Bowl.
Full name | Football Club Isle of Man |
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Nickname(s) | The Ravens |
Founded | 2019 |
Ground | The Bowl, Douglas |
Capacity | 3,000 |
Owner | Sporting Club Isle of Man |
Chairman | Gary Weightman |
Manager | Chris Bass |
League | North West Counties League Division One South |
History
In August 2019, F.C. Isle of Man confirmed their intentions to enter a team into the English football league system at step six of non-league.[2] On 8 October 2019, the club announced it had become affiliated with the Isle of Man Football Association, following the backing of clubs in the Manx football system.[3] On 18 February 2020, St Georges manager Chris Bass was announced as the club's first manager.[4] On 21 February 2020, the North West Counties Football League confirmed F.C. Isle of Man had submitted an application to join the league in time for the 2020–21 season.[5]
On 21 July 2020, it was announced that the club would participate in the North West Counties Football League First Division South.[6]
Ground
The club will play at The Bowl in Douglas, with the club paying travelling teams' expenses.[7]
References
- http://www.mannin.info/Mannin/fockleyr/e2m.php
- "FC Isle of Man announce plans for new club". Manx Radio. 14 August 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
- "FC Isle of Man has been affiliated to the Isle of Man FA". F.C. Isle of Man. 8 October 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
- "FC Isle of Man Appoint Chris Bass as Team Manager". F.C. Isle of Man. 18 February 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
- "11 clubs have applied for promotion to Step 6 for 2020/21". North West Counties Football League. 21 February 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
- Fallon, Martin. "League Statement". www.nwcfl.com. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- "FC Isle of Man: A game changer?". Manx Radio. 15 August 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2020.