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4 unusual facts about Buckley Town F.C.


Buckley Town F.C.

Since moving from the old pitch at the Hawksbury, in front of the Elfed High School, to a purpose-built facility on the outskirts of town, at The Globe off Liverpool Road, the club has gone from strength to strength.

A notable former player is Danny Collins (Chester City, Sunderland, Stoke City and Wales International) and Ryan Shawcross (Manchester United and Stoke City) grew up in the town attending the Elfed High School.

Danny Collins

Collins started his career in the Welsh leagues with Mold Alexandra and Buckley Town before joining Chester City in 1996.

Ryan Shawcross

While living in Buckley, Shawcross played for his local team Buckley Town's youth team in the Cymru Alliance.



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