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Percy Main Amateurs F.C.

Percy Main Amateurs F.C. in England North East, United Kingdom.

Bus stop and shelter on Howden Road (A187) - geograph.org.uk - 7709455

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h

About

Percy Main Amateurs F.C. is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Percy Main Amateurs Football Club is a football club based in Percy Main in Tyne and Wear, England. They are currently members of the Northern Alliance Division One and play at Purvis Park.

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Background

History

The club was established in 1919 by demobilised soldiers returning after fighting in World War I. They joined the Northern Amateur League, going on to win the league title in their first season. The Northern Amateur League was won again the following season, with the club also winning the Tynemouth War Memorial Shield, defeating Whitley Athletic 2–1 after extra time at Hawkey's Lane before a crowd of almost 6,000. Following these initial successes, the club made an application to join the Northern Alliance, but were rejected. The club were subsequently runners-up in the league, the league cup and the Tynemouth Dispensary Cup in 1921–22. The following season saw them win the Tynemouth…

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Coordinates
54.9986, -1.4717
Established
1919

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Percy Main Amateurs F.C.?
Percy Main Amateurs F.C. is in North-East England, United Kingdom.
When was Percy Main Amateurs F.C. built?
Built or established in 1919.
Who owns Percy Main Amateurs F.C.?
Percy Main Amateurs F.C. is owned by Rob Blackburn.