Wolverhampton Sporting C.F.C. facts for kids
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| Full name | Wolverhampton Sporting Community Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Wolves Sporting | ||
| Founded | 2001 | ||
| Ground | Pride Park | ||
| Chairman | John Quarry | ||
| Manager | Francino Francis | ||
| League | West Midlands (Regional) League Premier Division | ||
| 2018–19 | Midland League Premier Division, 20th of 20 (relegated) | ||
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Wolverhampton Sporting Community Football Club is a football team that started in Wolverhampton. Today, they play their games in Great Wyrley. The club competes in the West Midlands (Regional) League Premier Division league.
The team first began as Chubb Sports F.C. But they lost their home field when the Chubb factory closed. In 2001, the players chose a new name: Heath Town Rangers. Later, in the 2010–11 season, the club changed its name again to Wolverhampton Sporting Community Football Club.
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Club History: A Journey on the Pitch
Wolverhampton Sporting has an exciting history! They joined the West Midlands (Regional) League in 2005. Their first team started playing in Division Two. In the 2006–07 season, they had a fantastic year. They won the Division Two title and also the Youth League title!
The team kept getting better. In 2007–08, they moved up to the Premier Division. They also won the Staffordshire Challenge Cup that same season. This was a big achievement for the club.
A few years later, in the 2017–18 season, Sporting had an amazing year. They won the West Midlands (Regional) League Premier Division. They also won the Premier Cup Final, beating Black Country Rangers 3–0. This big win helped them move up to the Midland Football League.
In 2018, Steve Hinks became their manager. Later, Wayne Spicer took over as manager in December 2018. The club continued to play in the Midland League.
Home Ground: Pride Park
Wolverhampton Sporting plays its home games at Pride Park in Great Wyrley. They moved to this ground in 2014. It's a cool place to watch a match!
The ground has two stands where fans can sit. One stand has benches painted in the club's colors. The other stand has proper seats. You can also stand around the other sides of the pitch. Pride Park also has bright floodlights for evening games. There's even a viewing balcony to get a great view of the action. Plus, you can grab food and drinks from the clubhouse on the second floor.
Meet the Team: Current Players
Here are the players who make up the Wolverhampton Sporting team:
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Who Guides the Team? Coaching Staff
A football team needs great coaches! Here are the people who help train and guide the Wolverhampton Sporting players:
| Position | Name |
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| Head Coach |  Wayne Spicer |
| Assistant Head Coach |  Graham Ward |
| First Team Coach | Thomas Albutt |
| Goalkeeping Coach | John Davies |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Huzefa Vorajee |
| Fitness Coach | Vacant |
| Physiotherapist | Pav Gill |
| Performance Analyst |  Jan Reis |
| Technical Director | Obayed Hussain |
Trophies and Wins: Club Honours
Wolverhampton Sporting has won several important titles and cups! Here are some of their biggest achievements:
- League Wins
- West Midlands (Regional) League Premier Division
- Champions: 2017–18
- West Midlands (Regional) League Division Two
- Champions: 2006–07
- West Midlands (Regional) League Youth League
- Champions: 2006–07
- Cup Wins
- Staffordshire Challenge Cup
- Champions: 2008
- West Midlands (Regional) League Premier Cup
- Champions: 2018
- Runners-up: 2016
- Finalists: 2009 (The game was never replayed)
Club Records: Best Performances
Every club has its best moments in big competitions. Here are some of Wolverhampton Sporting's top performances in famous cup tournaments:
Heath Town Rangers FC
- Best FA Vase performance: Reached the First Round in the 2010–11 season.
Wolverhampton Sporting CFC
- Best FA Cup performance: Reached the Extra Preliminary Round multiple times (2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20).
- Best FA Vase performance: Reached the Fifth Round in the 2017–18 season.
