Maghull

Maghull FC are based eight miles north of Liverpool and were formed in 1921. The club originally played its home games at Deyes Lane and played in local league and cup competitions.

In 1972 the club joined the Lancashire Combination before moving to the Cheshire County League in 1978. In 1982 Maghull became founder members of the North West Counties League.

Disaster struck in 1991 when the clubs facilities were destroyed in a fire but they were replaced with a new building containing fine changing rooms, a lounge bar and a small covered area for spectators. The following season the team clinched the division two championship but were denied promotion because of failing the necessary ground requirements.

In 1999 Maghull moved to the West Cheshire League.

Maghull FC will compete in the West Cheshire League Division One in the 2012-13 season.


My visit

Tuesday 19th October 2010

It was the final day of my stay on Merseyside. I had a great time sightseeing, socialising and visiting grounds. I had crossed the Mersey to call in at Cammell Laird and Tranmere Rovers before taking a train north.

Maghull seemed a very nice village suburb, but unfortunately the weather gods were against me. It started pouring down as soon as I left the station. I sheltered under the trees before continuing my walk once the rain abated slightly.

I found the Old Hall Field easily enough on Hall Lane. The ground was pretty basic but very smart at the same time. The cricket ground was on one side with the football pitch surrounded by a rail and post fence on the other. The clubhouse and changing rooms building were on the far side.

I walked back to Maghull station glad I'd ticked another ground off, but a little regretful about doing it in the rain!