Club news

In the first part of our chats with West Lancashire League managers ahead of the new season, Slyne-with-Hest boss Gavin Clark is first up...

Thornton Cleveleys will begin their title defence with a tricky trip to Burscough Richmond as four new clubs make their bow in the West Lancashire Football League.

Striker Dom Lawson's goal-laden season at Thornton Cleveleys has led to a big move to Northern Premier League side Lancaster City.

Hotshot young striker Lucas Weaver has been snapped up by Northern Premier League side Colne - as other West Lancashire League talents go on trial.

Gavin Butler will be hoping his past investment in youth will help Ulverston Rangers challenge at the right end of the Division One table.

Burscough Richmond chairman Chris Clandon says his club had no alternative but to scrap their reserve side after being left with no manager and only six players.

Craig Horner has been announced as Poulton FC's new manager.

Shaun Gardner has put his Milnthorpe Corinthians players through their first pre-season paces – after admitting his first few weeks in a managerial role was “challenging”.

Jimmy Marshall admitted it was a wrench to leave his title-winning Milnthorpe Corinthians side – but said he couldn’t turn down the chance to manage at Kendal Town.

Outstanding clubs and individuals were honoured at the West Lancashire League Presentation Night at Blackpool Football Club - the first for three years.

Astley and Buckshaw, Pause United, AFC Blackpool Reserves and Holker Old Boy Reserves were elected on to the West Lancashire League for the 2022/23 season at the AGM.

A female football referee who started on the West Lancashire League has made history after being promoted to the Premier League.