Bloxwich United A.F.C. facts for kids
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| Full name | Bloxwich United Association Football Club | |
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| Nickname(s) | Red Lions | |
| Founded | 2006 (as Birchills United) | |
| Dissolved | 2012 | |
| Ground | Old Red Lion Ground Bloxwich |
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| 2011–12 | Midland Combination Premier Division, 7th |
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Bloxwich United A.F.C. was a football club from Bloxwich, England. Before 2008, the club was known as Birchills United. They won the West Midlands (Regional) League Division One in the 2007–08 season. The club stopped playing football in the middle of the 2012–13 season and closed down.
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History of the Club
The Bloxwich United football club was started in 2006. It was formed by Michael Moseley, Steve Hinks, Jason Moseley, and Ian Mason.
Early Days and Success
When they first started, the team played in the Wolverhampton Combination league. They had an amazing start, winning all 20 of their league games. They also won two special cups, the Baker Cup and the Oakley Cup.
In the summer of 2007, the club made a deal to play at the Old Red Lion Ground in Bloxwich. Because their new ground had good facilities, they were allowed to join the West Midlands (Regional) League.
Moving Up and Name Change
The club joined the First Division of the West Midlands (Regional) League. They spent most of the 2007–08 season at the top of the league table. They ended up winning the championship for that division.
At the start of the 2008–09 season, the club changed its name. They became known as Bloxwich United.
In 2009, a famous player joined the team. Stephen Cooke, who used to play for Aston Villa, signed with Bloxwich United.
Club Achievements
Bloxwich United had some notable achievements during their time.
- West Midlands (Regional) League Premier Division
- Runners-up (second place) in 2008–09 and 2009–10
- West Midlands (Regional) League Division One
- Champions (first place) in 2007–08
Club Records
The club also took part in some important national football competitions.
- FA Cup
- Reached the Extra Preliminary Round in 2011–12
- FA Vase
- Reached the Fourth Round in 2010–11
