Haslingden F.C. (1969)

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Haslingden F.C.
Nickname(s)Hassy, the Tangerines [1]
Founded1969
Dissolved1998
GroundEwood Bridge

Haslingden F.C. was a football club based in Rossendale, Lancashire.

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History

The club was founded in 1969. [2] In 1994, they won the North West Counties Football League Division Two. Haslingden played at Ewood Bridge, later used by Stand Athletic, and were members of the North West Counties League between 1993 and 1998. Although Division Two Champions in their first season Haslingden were not promoted until finishing runners up in 1997.

The club completed just one season in the top flight, finishing 16th out of 22, before financial difficulties caused the club to dissolve. [3] [4] Haslingden's final match was a 3–2 win over League champions Kidsgrove on 4 May 1998, Lloyd Green scoring the winning goal. [5]

The town of Haslingden is today represented by Haslingden St.Mary's F.C. of the West Lancashire Football League. The club play at South Shore Street close to Haslingden town centre.

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References

  1. ↑ "Make or break time". Lancashire Telegraph: 34. 12 March 1994.
  2. ↑ "New chairman". Rossendale Free Press: 41. 1 March 1986.
  3. ↑ "D-day for Hassy". Rossendale Free Press: 52. 27 March 1998.
  4. ↑ "Great end for Holker". North-West Evening Mail: 28. 5 May 1998.
  5. ↑ "No decision on Graham". Rossendale Free Press: 52. 8 May 1998.
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