F.C. Isle of Man

Football Club Isle of Man (Manx: Club Sockyr Ellan Vannin)[1] is a football club based in Douglas, Isle of Man. They are currently members of the North West Counties League Division One South and play at The Bowl.

Not to be confused with Isle of Man official football team or Ellan Vannin football team.
F.C. Isle of Man
Full nameFootball Club Isle of Man
Nickname(s)The Ravens
Founded2019 (2019)
GroundThe Bowl, Douglas
Capacity3,000
OwnerSporting Club Isle of Man
ChairmanGill Christian
ManagerChris Bass
LeagueNorth West Counties League Division One South

History

In August 2019, F.C. Isle of Man confirmed their intentions to enter a team into the English football league system at step six of non-league.[2] On 8 October 2019, the club announced it had become affiliated with the Isle of Man Football Association, following the backing of clubs in the Manx football system.[3] On 18 February 2020, St Georges manager Chris Bass was announced as the club's first manager.[4] On 21 February 2020, the North West Counties Football League confirmed F.C. Isle of Man had submitted an application to join the league in time for the 2020–21 season.[5]

On 21 July 2020, it was announced that the club would participate in the North West Counties Football League First Division South.[6] Due to the COVID–19 restrictions, the team withdrew from the 2020-21 FA Vase before their first qualifying round match. On 7 December, the club was temporarily suspended from the league as it had become apparent that they would not be able to complete all their fixtures by 31 May 2021, as required by The Football Association.[7]

Ground

The club play at The Bowl in Douglas, with the club paying travelling teams' expenses.[8]

References
  1. http://www.mannin.info/Mannin/fockleyr/e2m.php
  2. "FC Isle of Man announce plans for new club". Manx Radio. 14 August 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  3. "FC Isle of Man has been affiliated to the Isle of Man FA". F.C. Isle of Man. 8 October 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  4. "FC Isle of Man Appoint Chris Bass as Team Manager". F.C. Isle of Man. 18 February 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  5. "11 clubs have applied for promotion to Step 6 for 2020/21". North West Counties Football League. 21 February 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  6. Fallon, Martin. "League Statement". www.nwcfl.com. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  7. "FC Isle of Man temporarily suspended from NWCFL due to Covid-19 restrictions". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
  8. "FC Isle of Man: A game changer?". Manx Radio. 15 August 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
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