Scarborough Town FC was a football club from the North Yorkshire town formed in 2007 as an extension to the Academy system now situated at George Pindar Community Sports College but which was formerly based at Scarborough Football Club. The club folded in
Planning permission was not given owing to objections from Sport England. The NECL withdrew their offer of a place in the league. Town were left without a division to play in as they had already resigned from the Wearside League as they were under the impression that planning permission would be a formality.
GPCSC withdrew their commitment from the club in 2011 as Town originally looked at applying to four leagues for the 2011-12 season, before finally plumping for the Humber Premier League. The facilities at Pindar were removed during the summer of 2011 to be erected at the McCain Sports Field where the club were to play home games once again.
Town were crowned as champions of the Humber Premier League Division One as well lifting the League Cup in the 2011-12 season under management duo Derek Exley and Shaun Rennison.
The club played their home games at the George Pindar Community Sports College (GPCSC) in Moor Lane, Eastfield on the outskirts of the town after starting out the McCain Sports Field in Cayton.
A very successful first season saw the side win the Teesside League Division Two title. They were accepted into the Wearside League for season 2009-10. The youngsters representing the club were an absolute credit which will hopefully see their continuous development under the coaching of former Scarborough FC hero, Mitch Cook, and his coaching team.
Town wanted to take the route into the Northern League, but the FA rather harshly insisted on them applying to the Northern Counties East League where Scarborough Athletic played.
Town joined the Wearside League in 2009-10 and began to develop the ground. They went on to lift the Wearside League title the following year as well as the Shipowners Cup. The pitch got a double rail fence around it and a wooden fence was gradually erected, to dismay from some local residents, around the ground. Dug outs and a small cover with seats were provided.
Sport England put in objections which prevented a concrete surround around the pitch. Planning permission was deferred from Scarborough Town and GPCSC. This would appear to put plans for a ground suitable for Scarborough Athletic to share on hold. No further information was forthcoming from either body as of October 2009.
Planning permission was put into SBC for floodlights, hard standing and a covered seated stand in April 2010 so they could seek promotion into the Northern Counties East League. The league accepted them dependent on permission being granted at their AGM in June 2010.
Town joined the Wearside League in 2009-10 and began to develop the ground. They went on to lift the Wearside League title the following year as well as the Shipowners Cup. The pitch got a double rail fence around it and a wooden fence was gradually erected, to dismay from some local residents, around the ground. Dug outs and a small cover with seats were provided.
Sport England put in objections which prevented a concrete surround around the pitch. Planning permission was deferred from Scarborough Town and GPCSC. This would appear to put plans for a ground suitable for Scarborough Athletic to share on hold. No further information was forthcoming from either body as of October 2009.
Planning permission was put into SBC for floodlights, hard standing and a covered seated stand in April 2010 so they could seek promotion into the Northern Counties East League. The league accepted them dependent on permission being granted at their AGM in June 2010.
Planning permission was not given owing to objections from Sport England. The NECL withdrew their offer of a place in the league. Town were left without a division to play in as they had already resigned from the Wearside League as they were under the impression that planning permission would be a formality.
Town's Under 19 team were also without a league as they needed a senior club to retain league membership. Scarborough Athletic offered the Under 19's their affiliation to keep playing competitive football for the 2010-11 season.
Town decided not to press ahead with plans to apply for the Teesside League at a league EGM. The club Chairman, Hugh Bellamy moved away from the area to take on another professional role elsewhere.
Town decided not to press ahead with plans to apply for the Teesside League at a league EGM. The club Chairman, Hugh Bellamy moved away from the area to take on another professional role elsewhere.
Town were told to put in a tender to use Pindar for the 2010-11 season. Several local league clubs had already applied, so there was no guarantee Town would have a home ground to play matches. The players all moved on to find new clubs, many in a higher level to the league Town aimed to play in.
GPCSC withdrew their commitment from the club in 2011 as Town originally looked at applying to four leagues for the 2011-12 season, before finally plumping for the Humber Premier League. The facilities at Pindar were removed during the summer of 2011 to be erected at the McCain Sports Field where the club were to play home games once again.
Town were crowned as champions of the Humber Premier League Division One as well lifting the League Cup in the 2011-12 season under management duo Derek Exley and Shaun Rennison.
The following season saw interest dwindle as the team used several locations for home games. The club ceased playing at the completion of the 2012-13 campaign although it was rumoured that Town were looking to join the Central Midlands League.
My visits to the ground/s
I played football and cricket on many occasions at the McCain Sports Field. It has two pitches with a cricket square dividing them. I played in a McCain Cup Final there and once scored a sparkling 40 not out in an Evening League clash for Civil Service 2nds
My visits to the ground/s
I played football and cricket on many occasions at the McCain Sports Field. It has two pitches with a cricket square dividing them. I played in a McCain Cup Final there and once scored a sparkling 40 not out in an Evening League clash for Civil Service 2nds
I played once at their former home back in 1979. I scored a delicate lob in a 5-3 win for Raincliffe School against the barbaric Pindar. I've walked across it many times since to play on the pitches over Cayton Low Road.
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