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Sutton Town Football Club, New Hosiery Mills Ground, off Huthwaite Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, 2006

off Huthwaite Road
Sutton in Ashfield
England

The 1992-93 season saw Sutton forced to change their name to Ashfield United, the issue being forced through a deal with the District Council. However, the club was forced to fold when East Kirkby Miners Welfare reclaimed the ground at the end of the 1996-97 season. The name 'Sutton Town Football Club' had apparently disappeared forever. However, it was not all over for the Snipes. Ironically the club, which dates back to the 19th century, has been resurrected by a club, which was not formed until the early months of the 21st century. North Notts FC was formed on the 1st of June 2000, with the aim of following in the proud tradition of its Sutton Town forefather. In its first ever campaign, North Notts won the Central Midlands Premier Division title and managed a respectable 8th place in the Supreme Division the following season. The club also embarked on a successful FA campaign, reaching the first round proper before going out to Barrow Town 2-1aet. In the meantime Chief Executive Eric Hetherington has successfully negotiated with the FA and former Sutton town chairman Roy Gregory to acquire the Sutton Town and Ashfield Names. It seemed only right that the club should adopt a name more readily identifiable with Sutton-in-Ashfield. The club s supporters were asked which name should be adopted and the overwhelming answer was SUTTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB. It was a natural decision with the club now firmly established at the Hosiery Mills Ground, off the Huthwaite Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield. In 2002/3 under the new banner of SUTTON TOWN, as well as clinching the runners up spot in the League, thus gaining promotion to the N.C.E.L. Division One, the Snipes reached the final of the Central Midlands League Floodlit Cup loosing to Dunkirk in a dramatic sudden death penalty shoot-out at the Lido ground. Last season they narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier Division, but reached the quarter-finals of the League Cup and the Wilkinson Sword Trophy. Meanwhile, facilities at the Hosiery Mills have continued to be upgraded, highlighted by the construction of a new stand. (information from www.intheteam.com)

Date: 01/12/2006

Organisation Reference: NCCW002747

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