Celtic Nation F.C.

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Celtic Nation

Full name

Celtic Nation Football Club

Founded

2004

Ground

Celtic Nation Stadium

Capacity

4,000

Chairman

Steven Skinner

Manager

Willie McStay^[1]

League

Northern League Division One

2012–13

Northern League Division One, 10th

Website

Club home page

Home colours

Old Gillford Park club badge before the club's name change.

Celtic Nation Football Club is an English association football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria. The club are currently members of Division One of the Northern League and play at Gillford Park.

History

The club was established in 2005, with current Chairman Steven Skinner a co-founder.^[2] The club was originally known as Gillford Park Spartans and joined Division Two of the Northern Alliance in 2005.^[3] They finished second in the first season in the division, and were promoted to Division One.^[3] In 2006 the club changed its name to Gillford Park, winning Division One of the Northern Alliance at the first attempt, earning promotion to the Premier Division.^[4]

After finishing third in the Premier Division in 2007–08, the club finished second the following season, and were promoted to Division Two of the Northern League.^[4] In 2009–10 and 2010–11 the club finished eleventh in Division Two, before finishing second in 2011–12 and earning promotion to Division One.^[2]

In 2012 the club adopted its current name, and also attracted sponsorship from Frank Lynch, an American millionaire.^[2] The extra money allowed the club to sign several ex-professional players, including Paul Arnison, Adam Boyd and Graeme Lee.^[2]

Former Newcastle United assistant manager Mick Wadsworth was appointed manager in late April 2013^[5] with Mick revealing that he had turned down an assistant manager role at a League One side to take up the challenge at Celtic Nation.^[6] Wadsworth resigned after 10 matches in charge, and was succeeded as manager by Willie McStay.^[1]

Colours

Celtic Nation play in green and white shirts, white shorts and green and white socks. Their away strip is yellow shirts, black shorts and yellow and black socks.

Current squad

As of 12 August 2013.^[7]

Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.		Position	Player
		GK	Aaron Taylor
		GK	Daniel Lowson
		DF	Gari Rowntree
		DF	Lee Hoolickin
		DF	Paul Johnson
		DF	Tyran Taylor
		DF	Andy Aitken
		DF	Chris Lynskey
		DF	Peter Murphy

No.		Position	Player
		MF	Danny Hall
		MF	Glen Lane
		MF	Mark Boyd
		MF	Steven Skinner
		MF	David Lynn
		FW	Jack Laird
		FW	Jonny Allan
		FW	Colin McMenamin

On trial

Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.		Position	Player
		MF	Nathan Luscombe

Honours

Northern Alliance
- Division One champions 2006–07
- Challenge Cup winners 2008–09
- Combination Cup winners 2006–07

References

↑ 1.0 1.1 "McStay takes over at Celtic Nation". The Herald (Glasgow). 26 September 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Big Spenders" When Saturday Comes, October 2012, p11
↑ 3.0 3.1 Gillford Park Spartans at the Football Club History Database
↑ 4.0 4.1 Gillford Park at the Football Club History Database
↑ "Former Pools first-team coach Mick Wadsworth appointed boss of Northern League Celtic Nation". Hartlepool Mail. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
↑ "Wadsworth: I turned down League One post for Celtic Nation". News & Star. 3 May 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
↑ "Profiles". Celtic Nation F.C.

External links

Celtic Nation F.C. Official Website

v t e Northern League

Division One	Ashington Bedlington Terriers Billingham Synthonia Billingham Town Bishop Auckland Celtic Nation Consett Crook Town Dunston UTS Durham City Guisborough Town Hebburn Town Marske United Morpeth Town Newcastle Benfield Newton Aycliffe Penrith Shildon Spennymoor Town Sunderland Ryhope Community Association Team Northumbria West Auckland Town Whitley Bay

Division Two	Alnwick Town Birtley Town Brandon United Chester-le-Street Town Darlington Railway Athletic Esh Winning Heaton Stannington Jarrow Roofing Boldon Community Association North Shields Northallerton Town Norton & Stockton Ancients Ryton & Crawcrook Albion Seaham Red Star South Shields Stokesley Sports Club Thornaby Tow Law Town Washington West Allotment Celtic Whickham Whitehaven Willington

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Coordinates: 54°52′37.790″N 2°54′58.018″W / 54.87716389°N 2.91611611°W / 54.87716389; -2.91611611

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