Club news

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.

Poulton need a new first team manager to spearhead their 2022/23 campaign.

Craig Allardyce admits he missed the rough and tumble of non-league football – and he’s ready for a full season of grassroots drama.

Two current Premier League referees cut their teeth on the West Lancashire League – and you could follow in their footsteps.

As the West Lancashire League aims to attract more referees to the middle, we spoke to two young guns who both finished near the top of the league’s merit table, based on marks awarded by clubs after matches.

Tempest United manager Ross McNair issued a big endorsement of the quality in the West Lancashire League – as he stepped down to spend time with his family. (Pictures by DAVID SMITH)

With Euxton Villa’s rise to the North West Counties League, it may mean a rejig of the Premier Division.

Both Matt Atherton and Mark McDonnell are delighted by the club’s progression – but both admitted they are saying farewell to the West Lancashire League with a tinge of sadness.

Euxton Villa are about to embark on a journey into the unknown – but are taking inspiration from past friends.

Clubs will be asked to approve a suggested date in August for the 2022/23 season curtainraiser.

Turton did what they had to stave off relegation from the Premier Division earning a draw at Poulton which sent their hosts down, with pictures from IAN MOORE.