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About The Club

Formed over 30 years ago, Readstone United is an England Football Accredited grass roots Junior Football Club in East Lancashire serving communities in and around the villages of Read and Simonstone. 

We welcome children regardless of their ability, experience or life difficulties because we believe that the game, especially in the primary school years, should be accessible to everyone and not just those with a gift or good fortune. 

The Club is managed by volunteers and whilst our principal purpose is to provide opportunities for young people to play football, we know that being part of a Club and a member of a team offers a great environment to make new friends, learn new skills and grow and develop as a young person. 

We want our teams to be competitive and we naturally do like to win, but in the primary school years our focus is on participation and the development of the basic skills of the game.  We understand that the growth and development of a young person does not depend on winning a football match, and our general ethos is all about having fun, creating positive experiences for everyone involved, including our volunteers, and making some great memories along the way.

Above all else, we want our members to enjoy being part of our Club and the Readstone football family.

Our Team Managers for the 2025/26 season are:

Under 6

  • Rookies – Ben Knight: 07725 760120

Under 7

  • New Team – tbc

Under 8

  • Rockers – Jonny Pickles: 07837 928312
  • Ravens – Hollie Roberts: 07554 892815

Under 9

  • Rockets – Anthony Bagot: 07487 711021
  • Rhinos – Anthony Bagot: 07487 711021
  • Robins – Jen Barden: 07969 057423

Under 10

  • Rascals – Gareth Entwistle: 07912 225617
  • Rebels – Jonathan Smillie: 07926 292389
  • Renegades – Sinead Howard: 07508 615413
  • Roses – James McIntyre – T: 07912 567448

Under 11

  • Raiders – Chris Gregory: 07815 095130
  • Raptors – Daniel Wilson: 07852 200509

Under 12

  • Rapids – Jon Crabtree – T: 07780 618111

Under 13

  • Rangers – Laura Rainford: 07702 389090
  • Royals – Warren Callender: 07785 558255

Under 14

  • No team registered

Under 15

  • Reapers – Justin Nowell: 07896 196481
  • Retros – Kasey McGuiness: 07552 891575

Under 16

  • Jay Fyles: 07845 684703

Under 18

  • No team registered

The Club is affiliated to the Lancashire Football Association and our teams play matches on a Sunday in the East Lancashire Football Alliance.