Droylsden Juniors earn FA recognition

Droyslden Juniors FC recently received national recognition for their positive impact on the local community. 

On Saturday, August 8, Manchester FA paid a visit to their site on Lewis Road to recognise and promote the club’s importance to the area, as part of the FA’s club programme. 

Droylsden Juniors are a grassroots club and registered charity, which caters for children aged 4-18, as well as offering walking football for both men and women and support services such as a food bank. 

The club also used the opportunity to unveil their new mascot, Bradders (pictured), named in honour of late CEO Alan Bradbury MBE. 

Following the visit, a spokesperson for the club told the Reporter: 

“Over the weekend we were privileged to have a visit from the FA. 

“We were also excited to introduce our new member, our Mascot Bradders. 

“Alan founded the club in 1963 and spent all his life building it into what it is today. 

“We lost Alan two years ago and we are hoping Bradders, along with other projects we are doing at the club, will keep Alan’s legacy going for a long time.

“We are also providing a community memorial garden in honour of him, which will be available for people to visit.” 

Elsewhere, the club are on the lookout for coaches, as well as children to join their under 7’s soccer school.  

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