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Introduction
Trafford FC are a Grassroots football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the North West Youth Alliance Development Division.
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Trafford FC
Trafford FC is an English football club based in Flixton, near Urmston in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford, in Greater Manchester. The club are currently members of the Northern Premier League Division One West and play at The First Point Shawe View Stadium.
The club was established in 1990 as North Trafford, founded by David Brown, John Harrison, David Law, and Bill Whitten. They applied to join Mid-Cheshire League and despite being initially rejected, were admitted to Division Two after a late withdrawal. They finished as runners-up in their first season, and were promoted to Division One. The following season they finished fourth and moved up to Division Two of the North West Counties League. In 1993–94 they finished second and were promoted to Division One, at which point they adopted their current name. In 1996–97 they won Division One and were promoted to Division One of the Northern Premier League. In 1999–00 they won the President's Cup, but in 2002–03 they finished bottom of the division and were relegated back to the North West Counties League. They won the league again in 2007–08 and were promoted back to the Northern Premier League. In their first season back in the league they won the President's Cup for a second time.
Trafford have played at Shawe View in Urmston since their formation, initially sharing the ground with Trafford Borough Rugby League Club but soon gaining sole tenancy and a 30-year lease. Floodlights and a stand were built in 1993.
North West Youth Alliance
The North West Youth Alliance (NWYA) is a football league for youth teams in the North West of England. The league was founded in 1994 and currently consists of over 100 teams from across the region. The NWYA is divided into three divisions: Premier, Division One, and Division Two.
The NWYA is a competitive league, but it also places a strong emphasis on developing young players. The league has a number of initiatives in place to help players improve their skills and knowledge of the game.
The NWYA is a great place for young players to develop their football skills. The league provides a competitive environment in which players can test themselves against other talented players. The NWYA also offers a number of opportunities for players to learn and improve their knowledge of the game.
If you are a young player looking for a challenging and rewarding football experience, then the NWYA is the perfect place for you.
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