Long Eaton Grange F.C.
| Full name | Long Eaton Grange Football Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Grange | |
| Founded | 1953 | |
| Dissolved | 1985 | |
| ||
Long Eaton Grange F.C. was a football club based in Long Eaton, Derbyshire.
History
It competed in the Midland League, Northern Counties East League and Central Midlands League.[1]
The club was wound up in 1985, after 32 years' existence, due to a lack of finance.[2] Its final game was a 3–0 home win over Alvaston & Boulton.[3]
Colours
The club originally played in white shirts, blue shorts, and blue socks.[4] It later changed to all blue.
Ground
The club played at Grange Park, shared with Long Eaton United.
References
- ^ Long Eaton Grange at the Football Club History Database
- ^ "Club gone but hopes remain". Long Eaton Advertiser: 23. 16 May 1985.
- ^ "Final whistle for Grange". Long Eaton Advertiser: 21. 9 May 1985.
- ^ Programme for home games with Sutton Town (30 October 1976)