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{{short description|English football club}}
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'''Rothwell Town F.C.''' was a football club based in [[Rothwell, Northamptonshire|Rothwell]] in the north of [[Northamptonshire]]. They were founding members of the [[Northamptonshire League]] in 1895, and played in the [[United Counties League]] Division One until 2011–12.
'''Rothwell Town F.C.''' was a football club based in [[Rothwell, Northamptonshire|Rothwell]] in the north of [[Northamptonshire]]. They were founding members of the [[Northamptonshire League]] in 1895, and played in the [[United Counties League]] Division One until [[2011–12 United Counties Football League|2011–12]].


==History==
==History==
The club was formed as '''Rothwell Town Swifts''' in 1895 and the club were founder members of the [[Northamptonshire League]]. The club's nickname, the Bones, derives from the bone crypt in the town’s Holy Trinity Church, one of only three in the country.
The club was formed as '''Rothwell Town Swifts''' in 1895 and the club were founder members of the [[Northamptonshire League]]. The club's nickname, the Bones, derives from the bone crypt in the town's Holy Trinity Church, one of only two medieval [[Ossuary|ossuaries]] in the country; the other being at St Leonards, Hythe, Kent.


Although financial difficulties led to the club switching between senior and junior football on several occasions, they did manage to achieve several runners-up positions during their stay in the Northants League. In 1933 the club dropped down to the Kettering League, which they won in 1937. In 1948 they returned to senior football, spending two seasons in the [[Leicestershire Senior League]] before becoming founder members of the [[United Counties League]] in 1950.
Although financial difficulties led to the club switching between senior and junior football on several occasions, they did manage to achieve several runners-up positions during their stay in the Northants League. In 1933 the club dropped down to the Kettering League, which they won in 1937. In 1948 they returned to senior football, spending two seasons in the [[Leicestershire Senior League]] before becoming founder members of the [[United Counties League]] in 1950.


[[Image:RothwellTown.jpg|right|thumb|The club's home stadium]]
[[Image:RothwellTown.jpg|right|thumb|The club's home stadium]]
During their time in the United Counties League Rothwell achieved five runners-up finishes and finally claimed the league title in 1992–93, a feat which they repeated the following year. Following their second title win, the club stepped up to the [[Southern League (football)|Southern League]]. In 1997 Rothwell finished second in the Midland Division and were promoted to the Premier Division, where they spent three seasons. Since their relegation from the Premier Division in 2000 they played in the Eastern Division, the Western Division, and from 2006 the newly formed Division One Midlands, until resigning from the League at the end of the 2009–10 season. They rejoined the United Counties League in Division One.
During their time in the United Counties League Rothwell achieved five runners-up finishes and finally claimed the league title in 1992–1993, a feat which they repeated the following year. Following their second title win, the club stepped up to the [[Southern League (football)|Southern League]]. In 1997 Rothwell finished second in the Midland Division and were promoted to the Premier Division, where they spent three seasons. Since their relegation from the Premier Division in 2000 they played in the Eastern Division, the Western Division, and from 2006 the newly formed Division One Midlands, until resigning from the League at the end of the 2009–2010 season. They rejoined the United Counties League in Division One.


The club appointed former [[Corby Town F.C.|Corby Town]] manager Rob Dunion as their new manager in June 2008.
The club appointed former [[Corby Town F.C.|Corby Town]] manager Rob Dunion as their new manager in June 2008.


Season 2009-10 saw Rothwell struggle both on and off the pitch. In the league they finished in the bottom four and financial crisis kicked in with the club's main stream of revenue- the Social club becoming unavailable for public use. In the summer of 2010 Rothwell resigned from the Southern League and applied to join the [[United Counties League]] in which they were successful. Rothwell are now in Division One of the league. Rob Dunion left as manager and former Rothwell favourite Dave Williams took over once again as manager.
Season 2009–2010 saw Rothwell struggle both on and off the pitch. In the league they finished in the bottom four and financial crisis kicked in with the club's main stream of revenue—the social club becoming unavailable for public use. In the summer of 2010 Rothwell resigned from the Southern League and applied to join the [[United Counties League]] in which they were successful. Rob Dunion left as manager and former Rothwell favourite Dave Williams took over once again as manager.


The club folded at the end of the 2011–12 season.
The club folded at the end of the 2011–12 season.
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==Local rivalries==
==Local rivalries==
Local rivals included: [[Kettering Town F.C.|Kettering Town]] ([[Conference National]]), [[Corby Town F.C.|Corby Town]] ([[Conference North]]), [[Desborough Town F.C.|Desborough Town]] and [[Rothwell Corinthians F.C.|Rothwell Corinthians]] (both [[United Counties League]]).
Local rivals included: [[Kettering Town F.C.|Kettering Town]] ([[Conference National]]), [[Corby Town F.C.|Corby Town]] ([[Conference North]]), [[Desborough Town F.C.|Desborough Town]] and [[Rothwell Corinthians F.C.|Rothwell Corinthians]] (both [[United Counties League]]).

==Current squad==

{{Fs start}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Lee Crockett|pos=GK}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Liam Waddy|pos=GK|other=Under 18}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Ben Aidulis|pos=DF|other=Under18}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Adam Sturgess|pos=DF}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Bobby White|pos=DF}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Simon Underwood|pos=DF|other=Player Coach}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Jack Hartley|pos=DF|other=Under 18}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Jordan Henson|pos=DF|other=Under 18}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Martin Flannigan|pos=MF|other=Captain}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=[[Brett Darby]]|pos=MF}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Sam Maude|pos=MF}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Jim Ratief|pos=MF|other=Under 18}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Matty O'Neill|pos=MF}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Gary Dunion|pos=MF}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Michael Boyle-Chong|pos=MF}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Tom Mills|pos=MF}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Robbie Maddox|pos=MF}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Brian Bowles|pos=MF}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Louis Gilkes|pos=MF}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Michael Cerrelli|pos=MF|other=Under 18}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Jake Linnell|pos=FW|other=Under 18}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Shaun Goodall|pos=FW}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Kyle Locklin|pos=FW|other=Under 18}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Kevin Byrne|pos=FW}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Jason Turner|pos=FW}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Ian Blaikie|pos=FW}}
{{Fs player|nat=ENG|name=Joe Wright|pos=FW|other=Under 18}}
{{Fs end}}


==Honours==
==Honours==
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**Division Two Knockout Cup Winners: 1952–53, 1953–54
**Division Two Knockout Cup Winners: 1952–53, 1953–54
**Benevolent Cup Winners: 1992–93, 1993–94
**Benevolent Cup Winners: 1992–93, 1993–94
*[[United League (football)|United League]] Champions: [[United League (football)#1900–01|1900–01]]
*Northamptonshire Senior Cup Winners: 1899–1900, 1923–24, 1956–60, 1988–89, 1995–96, 2001–02, 2002–03
*Northamptonshire Senior Cup Winners: 1899–1900, 1923–24, 1956–60, 1988–89, 1995–96, 2001–02, 2002–03
*Northamptonshire Maunsell Cup Winners: 2003
*Northamptonshire Maunsell Cup Winners: 2003
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*Best [[FA Trophy]] performance: 3rd round, 1999–2000
*Best [[FA Trophy]] performance: 3rd round, 1999–2000
*Best [[FA Vase]] performance: 5th round, 1992–93<ref>{{fchd|name=Rothwell Town|id=ROTHWELT}}</ref>
*Best [[FA Vase]] performance: 5th round, 1992–93<ref>{{fchd|name=Rothwell Town|id=ROTHWELT}}</ref>

==Former players==
1. Players that have played/managed in the Football League or any foreign equivalent to this level (i.e. fully professional league).<br>
2. Players with full international caps.<br>
3. Players that hold a club record or have captained the club.
*{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Paul Birch (footballer, born 1968)|Paul Birch]]
*{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Ricky Miller]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.rothwelltownfc.com/ Official website]
*[http://www.rothwelltownfc.com/ Official website]

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Latest revision as of 15:58, 20 May 2024

Rothwell Town
Full nameRothwell Town Football Club
Nickname(s)The Bones
Founded1894 (as Rothwell Town Swifts)
Dissolved2012
GroundCecil Street,
Rothwell
Capacity3,500 (264 steated)
2011–12United Counties League
Division One, 17th

Rothwell Town F.C. was a football club based in Rothwell in the north of Northamptonshire. They were founding members of the Northamptonshire League in 1895, and played in the United Counties League Division One until 2011–12.

History

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The club was formed as Rothwell Town Swifts in 1895 and the club were founder members of the Northamptonshire League. The club's nickname, the Bones, derives from the bone crypt in the town's Holy Trinity Church, one of only two medieval ossuaries in the country; the other being at St Leonards, Hythe, Kent.

Although financial difficulties led to the club switching between senior and junior football on several occasions, they did manage to achieve several runners-up positions during their stay in the Northants League. In 1933 the club dropped down to the Kettering League, which they won in 1937. In 1948 they returned to senior football, spending two seasons in the Leicestershire Senior League before becoming founder members of the United Counties League in 1950.

The club's home stadium

During their time in the United Counties League Rothwell achieved five runners-up finishes and finally claimed the league title in 1992–1993, a feat which they repeated the following year. Following their second title win, the club stepped up to the Southern League. In 1997 Rothwell finished second in the Midland Division and were promoted to the Premier Division, where they spent three seasons. Since their relegation from the Premier Division in 2000 they played in the Eastern Division, the Western Division, and from 2006 the newly formed Division One Midlands, until resigning from the League at the end of the 2009–2010 season. They rejoined the United Counties League in Division One.

The club appointed former Corby Town manager Rob Dunion as their new manager in June 2008.

Season 2009–2010 saw Rothwell struggle both on and off the pitch. In the league they finished in the bottom four and financial crisis kicked in with the club's main stream of revenue—the social club becoming unavailable for public use. In the summer of 2010 Rothwell resigned from the Southern League and applied to join the United Counties League in which they were successful. Rob Dunion left as manager and former Rothwell favourite Dave Williams took over once again as manager.

The club folded at the end of the 2011–12 season.

Local rivalries

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Local rivals included: Kettering Town (Conference National), Corby Town (Conference North), Desborough Town and Rothwell Corinthians (both United Counties League).

Honours

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  • United Counties League
    • Premier Division Champions: 1992–93, 1993–94
    • Division One Winners: 1899–1900
    • Division Two Champions: 1952–53, 1953–54
    • Knockout Cup Winners: 1991–92, 1992–93
    • Division One Knockout Cup Winners: 1955–56, 1970–71, 1971–72
    • Division Two Knockout Cup Winners: 1952–53, 1953–54
    • Benevolent Cup Winners: 1992–93, 1993–94
  • United League Champions: 1900–01
  • Northamptonshire Senior Cup Winners: 1899–1900, 1923–24, 1956–60, 1988–89, 1995–96, 2001–02, 2002–03
  • Northamptonshire Maunsell Cup Winners: 2003

Records

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  • Best league performance: 16th in Southern League Premier Division, 1997–98
  • Best FA Cup performance: 4th qualifying round, 1999–2000
  • Best FA Trophy performance: 3rd round, 1999–2000
  • Best FA Vase performance: 5th round, 1992–93[1]

Former players

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1. Players that have played/managed in the Football League or any foreign equivalent to this level (i.e. fully professional league).
2. Players with full international caps.
3. Players that hold a club record or have captained the club.

References

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  1. ^ Rothwell Town at the Football Club History Database
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