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How former Premier League goalkeeper David Stockdale rescued and revamped FC Farsley
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Former Brighton and Birmingham stopper has his family getting their hands dirty rebooting Leeds clubThey held a sweepstake in the FC Farsley office. How many fans would come for the first men’s game at their Throstle Nest ground in more than two years? David Stockdale, the owner and first-team manager, was cautious, predicting 140. After all, the old club, Farsley Celtic, played in Buxton for much of the 2024-25 season and missed the 2025-26 campaign after going into liquidation.When 480 came through the gates to watch the all-new FC Farsley…
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