‘Seen better days’ - Fylde MP Andrew Snowden calls for better facilities at Poulton Town Juniors Football Club
“A great club deserves better facilities.”
Fylde MP Andrew Snowden has called for improved facilities at Poulton Town Juniors Football Club after visiting the club with County Councillor Alf Clempson.
The pair met Michael from the club at its clubhouse at the Civic Centre playing fields to discuss what could be done to support the grassroots side. Snowden said hundreds of local children play for the club each week, with the operation relying heavily on volunteers.
“A great club deserves better facilities,” he said. “Poulton Town Juniors Football Club is great example of one of our grassroot teams. Hundreds of local children play here every week, and it's all down to the volunteers who give up their time to make it happen.”
Snowden said the club's football was “great”, but added that its clubhouse “has seen better days”. The MP added he was encouraged that plans were continuing to progress with the Football Association (FA) for a new 3G pitch at the site.
“It's encouraging to hear that plans are still progressing with the FA to build a new 3G pitch at the site but it would be good to see a club house with some modern facilities for them to use,” he said.
Snowden acknowledged there was no immediate solution but said he and Councillor Clempson would continue to support the club, saying: “There's no magic fix, but Alf and I will do everything we can to support the club.”