Marshall: 'It’s an opportunity I couldn’t pass up'
Milnthorpe Corinthians Marshall: 'It’s an opportunity I couldn’t pass up' By Andy Sykes

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.

GALLERY: Clubs and players celebrate at end of season awards bash
General GALLERY: Clubs and players celebrate at end of season awards bash By Andy Sykes

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

Four new clubs to join West Lancashire League
General Four new clubs to join West Lancashire League By Andy Sykes

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.

Former West Lancs League referee makes Premier League history
General Former West Lancs League referee makes Premier League history By Andy Sykes

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

Poulton in hunt for new manager
Poulton Poulton in hunt for new manager By Andy Sykes

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

Turton boss Allardyce: 'I know it's a cliche but I had missed it'
Turton Turton boss Allardyce: 'I know it's a cliche but I had missed it' By Andy Sykes

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

Who would be a referee? You!
Premier Division Who would be a referee? You! By Andy Sykes

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

‘I wear glasses to referee – I have heard every single Specsavers comment there is!’
General ‘I wear glasses to referee – I have heard every single Specsavers comment there is!’ By Andy Sykes

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.

McNair: 'We don’t give ourselves enough credit sometimes in this league'
Tempest United McNair: 'We don’t give ourselves enough credit sometimes in this league' By Andy Sykes

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)

What will happen to the league structure now Euxton Villa have moved up pyramid?
Cartmel & District What will happen to the league structure now Euxton Villa have moved up pyramid? By Andy Sykes

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

Euxton Villa: 'Thanks for the memories'
Euxton Villa Euxton Villa: 'Thanks for the memories' By Andy Sykes

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.

Thriller for the Villa as Euxton make leap of faith
Euxton Villa Thriller for the Villa as Euxton make leap of faith By Andy Sykes

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

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