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词条 Widnes F.C.
释义

  1. History

     Early years: 2003 to 2012  2012 to present  Season-by-season record 

  2. Crest and colours

     Shirt sponsors and manufacturers 

  3. Stadium

  4. Current squad

  5. Club officials

     Boardroom  Coaching staff 

  6. Managerial history

  7. Records

     Team records 

  8. Honours

  9. References

  10. External links

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Widnes Football Club are an English association football club, based in Widnes, Cheshire. They are currently members of the {{English football updater|Widnes}}, playing their home matches at Halton Stadium, Widnes. They are affiliated to the Liverpool County FA.

History

Early years: 2003 to 2012

The club was founded in February 2003 as The Dragons A.F.C. by former secretary Bill Morley as a local junior football club. In 2008, the club was awarded the FA Charter Standard Development award for its continuous development of grassroots football.

2012 to present

In March 2012, Widnes Dragons began a consultation process with Widnes Vikings RLFC to become part of the Vikings Sports Brand, a partnership that was agreed to enhance the club's community status.

On 10 July 2012, at the club's AGM, the club's members unanimously agreed to become a part of the Widnes Sports Group and agreed on a 12-month transitional period up to the end of that current season (2012–13). The next step in the club's progression was made in season 2013–14 when Widnes Vikings FC was admitted into the football pyramid and placed within North West Counties Football League Division One.

In March 2014, the club's committee called an EGM for its members to decide on the future of the club. A unanimous vote was made that the club was to move away from the Vikings brand and to restructure the club to secure its own identity and long-term future. Subsequently, the club parted ways with the Vikings brand and became known as Widnes Football Club, which was symbolic in representing where the team and its fans came from whilst recognising that a new club needed to be built to establish confidence in the local community and support young local talent in Widnes.

In 2016, a change in board structure lead to the appointment of Ian Ross as Chairman with a Board of Directors being established.[2] Danny Meadowcroft and Brian Pritchard were appointed joint managers, replacing previous manager Steve Hill who left the Club following the end of the 2015-16 season. [3] However, following an indifferent start to the season, Meadowcroft and Pritchard left the Club and were replaced by Joey Dunn, who was subsequently appointed manager. [4]

The season ended on a highly successful note as under Dunn's management, Widnes were crowned North West Counties Football League Division One Champions with a game to spare after a 5-1 win at AFC Blackpool. [5]

In summer 2017, the club began to re-establish a youth section with the introduction of a development squad[6] and two junior teams at Under 7 and Under 9 age groups.[7]

Despite Dunn's resignation early in the 2017-18 season[8], the club enjoyed yet another highly successful season. Senior players Steve Akrigg and Kevin Towey were appointed joint player managers[9], leading the club to promotion to the Northern Premier League and victory in the final of the North West Counties Challenge Cup against Burscough.

Season-by-season record

Crest and colours

Throughout its history, the club has always adopted a white home strip. They currently play in a white home shirt, with black shorts and white socks. The club's away kit is all yellow.

Shirt sponsors and manufacturers

Year Kit ManufacturerMain Shirt SponsorBack of Shirt Sponsor
2013–14 O'Neills Stobart Polyblend
2014–2016 Investec Tax Architects
2016–18 Macron PolyParts.co.uk None
2018– Northern Premier League Football Academy None

Stadium

{{main|Halton Stadium}}

Widnes moved into the Halton Stadium in 2012, ahead of their debut and so far only season in the West Cheshire League. They played their first home game at the stadium against Chester Nomads Reserves on 1 September 2012. The club's highest attendance at the stadium is 462 set on 22 April 2017 against Charnock Richard.

Current squad

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Club officials

Boardroom

Role Name
Chairman Ian Ross
Director David Day
Director Gareth Hartley
Director Glenn Littler
Director John McKeown
Club Secretary Adrian Bevan
Match Secretary Russell Stevenson
Club Development Officer Bill Morley

Coaching staff

Role Name
Joint First Team Manager Steve Akrigg
Joint First Team Manager Kevin Towey
First Team Coach Andy Burgess
First Team Coach Paul Jones
Goalkeeping Coach Gareth Hartley
Physio Ron Cook

Managerial history

{{updated|20 February 2019}}
ManagerNationalityPeriodTotal
G W D L Win %
Paul Pennington{{ENG}}20127 2 1 4 28.57
Steve Hill{{ENG}}2012–2016143 46 21 76 32.17
Danny Meadowcroft and Brian Pritchard{{ENG}}20169 5 1 3 55.55
Danny Salt (interim){{ENG}}20163 1 0 2 33.33
Joey Dunn{{ENG}}2016-201753 36 6 11 67.92
Steve Akrigg and Nick Matthews (interim){{ENG}}20171 0 0 1 00.00
Steve Akrigg and Kevin Towey{{ENG}}2017-77 45 11 21 58.44

Records

Team records

  • Record league victory 8 goals:
    • 8-0 v St Helens Town, 8 April 2017
  • Record home victory 8 goals:
    • 8-0 v St Helens Town, 8 April 2017
  • Record league defeat 9 goals:
    • 10-1 v Northwich Manchester Villa, 13 December 2014
  • Record home attendance:
    • 462 vs. Charnock Richard, North West Counties Football League Division One, 22 April 2017 (club record)
  • Lowest home attendance:
    • 24 vs. Wigan Robin Park, North West Counties Football League Division One, 18 April 2015
  • Longest unbeaten league run:
    • 16 games, 25 November 2017 to 31 March 2018
  • Most league games won in a row:
    • 14 games, 4 March 2017 to 12 August 2017
  • Most league games lost in a row:
    • 6 games, 14 March 2015 to 18 April 2015
  • Most league games without a win:
    • 11 games, 8 February 2014 to 19 April 2014
  • Best league performance:
    • 2nd (Promoted) North West Counties Football League Premier Division 2017–18
  • Best FA Vase performance:
    • Second Round Qualifying 2014-15
  • Best Liverpool Senior Cup performance:
    • Semi-final (1 time)[10]

Honours

  • North West Counties League
    • Premier Division runners-up 2017–18
    • Division One champions 2016–17
    • League Cup winners 2017-18

References

1. ^All change at Widnes FC {{cite web | url=http://www.widnesfootballclub.co.uk/news/all-change-at-widnes-fc-1616881.html | title=All change at Widnes FC|work=Widnes Football Club|accessdate=18 May 2016}}
2. ^All change at Widnes FC {{cite web | url=http://www.widnesfootballclub.co.uk/news/all-change-at-widnes-fc-1616881.html | title=All change at Widnes FC|work=Widnes Football Club|accessdate=18 May 2016}}
3. ^New Management Team at Widnes FC {{cite web |date=18 May 2016 | url=http://www.hallmarksecurityleague.com/news-articles.php?id=5169 | title=New Management Team at Widnes FC|work=Hallmark Security League|accessdate=24 November 2016}}
4. ^Announcement {{cite web |date=22 September 2016 | url=http://www.widnesfootballclub.co.uk/news/announcement-dunn-deal-1695416.html | title=Announcement: Dunn Deal!|work=Widnes Football Club|accessdate=24 November 2016}}
5. ^Champions! {{cite web |date=25 April 2017 | url=http://www.widnesfootballclub.co.uk/news/champions-1791567.html | title=Champions!|work=Widnes Football Club|accessdate=28 April 2017}}
6. ^Development squad launched {{cite web | url=http://www.widnesfootballclub.co.uk/news/development-squad-launched-1848374.html | title=Development squad launched|work=Widnes Football Club|accessdate=2 August 2017}}
7. ^Junior Setup Launched {{cite web | url=http://www.widnesfootballclub.co.uk/news/junior-setup-launched-1859556.html | title=Junior Setup Launched|work=Widnes Football Club|accessdate=2 August 2017}}
8. ^Club Statement: Joey Dunn departs {{cite web | url=http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/widnesvikingsfc/news/club-statement-joey-dunn-departs-2007426.html| title=Club Statement: Joey Dunn departs|work=Widnes Football Club|accessdate=16 May 2018}}
9. ^Steve Akrigg and Kevin Towey appointed joint managers {{cite web | url=http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/widnesvikingsfc/news/steve-akrigg-and-kevin-towey-appointed-joint-manag-2018808.html| title=Steve Akrigg and Kevin Towey appointed joint managers|work=Widnes Football Club|accessdate=16 May 2018}}
10. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.liverpoolfa.com/cups-and-competitions/cups/2017-2018/lcfa-mens-senior-cup/results |title=LCFA Mens Senior Cup |website=www.liverpoolfa.com |publisher=Liverpool County FA |date=16 May 2018 |accessdate=16 May 2018}}

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