David Stockdale revitalizes FC Farsley in first match back at Throstle Nest
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
David Stockdale, former Premier League goalkeeper and current owner-manager, aims to revive FC Farsley after the club's prior liquidation. The team played their first men's game at Throstle Nest in over two years, facing Collegians FC in the Yorkshire Amateur League. Stockdale had anticipated a turnout of 140 fans but was taken aback when 480 attended the match. The significant attendance marks a promising start for the Leeds-based club, although much work remains as Stockdale actively engages in rebuilding efforts for FC Farsley. This fixture is part of the club’s fresh journey following a tumultuous period.
- •Stockdale predicts 140 fans; 480 attend first game back.
- •FC Farsley plays in Yorkshire Amateur League after liquidation crisis.
- •The match marks a pivotal moment for the club's revival.
- •Stockdale actively involved in club's rebuilding efforts.
- 7:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — How former Premier League goalkeeper David Stockdale rescued and revamped FC Farsley
"Former Brighton and Birmingham stopper has his family getting their hands dirty rebooting Leeds club They held a sweepstake in the FC Farsley office. How many fans would come for the first men’s game at their Throstle Nest ground in more than two years? David Stockdale, the owner and first-team manager, was cautious, predicting 140. After all, the old club, Farsley Celtic, played in Buxton for much of the 2024-25 season and missed the 2025-26 campaign after going into liquidation. When 480 came through the gates to watch the all-new FC Farsley play Collegians FC in a Yorkshire Amateur League contest, Stockdale realised the scale of his achievement in getting the club back on their feet. There remains an enormous amount of work still to do – and Stockdale was operating a digger before this interview – but it was the first step of a fresh journey for the Leeds-based club. Continue reading...
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