The Manchester Spartans were an English American football club based in Manchester. The club were founded in 1983 under the name Northwich Spartans. Becoming Manchester Spartans in 1984, the club became national champions in 1989 and 1990 and competed in Eurobowl IV in 1990. Renamed Great Britain Spartans in 1994 after moving to Sheffield, the club took part in the only Football League of Europe.