Holwell Sports F.C.

Holwell Sports
Full name Holwell Sports Football Club
Founded 1902 (as Holwell Works)
Ground Welby Road, Melton Mowbray
(Capacity: 1,000)
League East Midlands Counties League
2010–11 East Midlands Counties League, 13th
Home colours

Holwell Sports Football Club is a football club based in Holwell, near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England.

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History

Established in 1904. In 1988, Holwell Works F.C. changed their name to their present name of Holwell Sports. They reached the 2nd round of the FA Vase three times in their history, the last time was thanks to goals from Gary Drake and Leigh Fox and a man of the match performance from fans favourite Andy Teare. They currently play in the East Midlands Counties League, having joined from the Leicestershire Senior League at the end of the 2007-08 season.

Notable former players

References

  1. ^ "Holwell Sports striker Scott Mooney signs for Hyde United". Melton Times. 22 July 2009. http://www.meltontimes.co.uk/sport/holwell_sports_striker_scott_mooney_signs_for_hyde_united_1_476284. Retrieved 2011-02-20. 

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