Former Football League Club. First English side to defeat Real Madrid away from home. Winners at Old Trafford. NWCFL Champions 13/14 + NFC
@23snelson
#Admirals
Everyone here Nelson FC are deeply saddened by the news that former player, Jamie Wynne passed away yesterday.
Our sincere condolences go to Jamie’s family at this time.
A great player and even better bloke.
#YNWA
Nelson’s New No 9 Sefton Gonzales ✍️
The 6ft 6” centre forward has put pen to paper for the upcoming 24/25 season.
The 32 year old netted 20 NPL West goals for Clitheroe last year. After looking for a new challenge Sefton fancies the project ahead!
Nelson signs Billy Priestly in a one year deal for the 24/25 season.
One of the best NWCFL defenders, the signing signals the scale of the Club’s ambition.
With several offers on the table, Priestly’s signing was described as massive for the club and Manager Arron Ripley:
SIGNING:
We welcome
@jordan_gidley
to Nelson Football Club.
Top shot stopper who made over 180 appearances for Barnoldswick Town. Reputation of being a great lad too! Looking forward to seeing him at Nelson
To sponsor Jordan, DM us or email: nelson
@3DJD
.co.uk
#WelcomeJordan
💙
First of our ground improvement updates ⬇️⬇️⬇️
The concrete is being poured for our new pitch perimeters!
New drains around the edges of pitch have also been installed to divert the water from running onto the grass.
Pitch renovations with Danvic start next week too.
Welcome signing Number 3… Joe Rodriguez
Joe joins us from Burnley United and is another player who has hit the ground running. He brings experience and bags of ability to our front line.
Welcome to Nelson, Joe 💙
We are absolutely over the moon to receive a reprieve and retain our status in the
@nwcfl
, the PPG average towards back end of the season certainly help our case!
Time to kick on now under our new ownership ↗️
✍🏼⚽️ Ryan Cattermole signs for Nelson
The ex
@ClitheroeFC
and
@Hurstgreenfc
midfielder joins the admirals for 21/22 season.
Welcome to the club, Ryan!
@R_LeeCat
Nelson’s new No1!
Ex Clitheroe, Mossley & Rammy keeper Chris Thompson. Excellent shot stopper & all round top keeper.
Arron said “I’ve worked with him in the past; he’s a top, top keeper. I’d just like to thank Jordan Gidley for last season and wish him all the best”
JAMIE EDWARDS JOINS NELSON FC
The club are delighted to announce the signing of the 27 year old attacking midfielder for the 24/25 season 🙌🏽
Arron said “massive signing for us is Jamie! Energy, quality and will chip in with plenty of goals”
The club is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former chairman Albert Barnes. Albert was a regular on a match day at Victoria Park and will be missed by all at the club.
Rest in peace, Albert.
We’ve come to the ground tonight to find that we’ve had a visitor who has decided to graffiti the side of our clubhouse!
Under normal circumstances it would have annoyed us but this is what they left… 😍
Further ground updates…..
So over 50% of concrete is poured and looking brilliant ⬇️⬇️
We have also added the inserts for the new 120 advertisement boards, amazingly we only have a few sponsor board spaces left to fill so please DM us if you would like a board!!
Today is the Day 100years since we became the 1st English side to beat Real Madrid on Spanish soil.
Join
@BBCLancashire
at 9:15am to hear our manager
@dazthornton01
discuss how we tried to arrange a rematch to celebrate this huge Nelson Fc victory 💙
Buzzer is a Blue!
We are pleased to announce the signing of versatile defender Jack Burrows.
Arron said ‘Buzzer is another quality signing for us, his work rate is on another level and gives 110% everytime he steps on the pitch!
🎙️🔥⚽️ Nelson FC is buzzing with excitement to announce our latest signing: Max Cane from Bamber Bridge!🚀 Max is renowned for his blistering pace and exceptional goal-scoring prowess in the North West Counties League. We're thrilled to welcome him to the squad!🔵⚪️⚽️
✍🏼⚽️ Brad Ditch signs for Nelson 🤝
We’re delighted to announce that Brad has signed for the upcoming season from Clitheroe. We beat off competition from a whole host of clubs so we are delighted to get this one over the line.
Welcome to the club, Brad!
Todays ground update 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Much needed work on the pitch has started!
Both goal mouths have been levelled, the soil taken out has been used to Level the warm up area.
150tonne of sand has gone down, seeded, verti drained & shockwaved on both the main pitch and warm up area.
You may of noticed something different on your entry to Little Wembley this evening.
Our new stand at the top end of the ground is now in place, as the ground continues to be revamped before the season starts! 🙌🏻
#UpTheAdmirals
SIGNING:
We welcome (back)
@FaganDaniel
to Nelson Football Club from
@barlickfc
.
To sponsor Fagan, DM us or email: nelson
@3DJD
.co.uk
A big thanks to Barnoldswick for a smooth transfer.
Darren Holden joins Nelson FC!
The Admirals are thrilled to sign the left-sided player from Mossley FC. Ex-Hartlepool & Clitheroe, Darren brings pace, energy and quality delivery down the left. Arron said, "I’ve worked with Darren; his impact on a team is ridiculous!”
Whilst we still hold our breath to hear the outcome of which league we will be playing in next season, the work continues on the ground!
Below the foundations for the new clubhouse/terrace have been dugout, 3/4 sides concreted, more updates to follow!
2022/23 SEASON SIGNING:
We are please to announce the signing of
@ashbrierley
for the upcoming season.
Ash rejoins The Admirals from Barnoldswick Town.
Ash is available to sponsor, DM us or email: nelson
@3DJD
.co.uk for info.
#WelcomeHomeAsh
Whilst the 2023/24 season is over and we wait to hear which league we will be competing in next year the improvements on the pitch & ground have started!
We will be sharing our progress over the coming weeks!
Ryan Bolton is a Blue!
Nelson fc are delighted to announce the signing of technical midfielder Ryan Bolton from Colne.
Arron said ‘Delighted to be back working with Ryan again, he’s the complete player and a real asset to our football club, someone who can easily play NPL
We can confirm that Daniel Fagan has today left the club with immediate affect. We thank him for all his efforts during his time with us, and wish him all the best for the future. All the best, Fags 🏔
🎙️⚽️Local lad Ben signs forms with the club, Ben has played 20mins of football in 800+ days after a horrific injury for Clitheroe. He goes into this evenings squad.
Manager Arron said ‘If we can help Ben get back to anywhere near the levels he’s capable of he will make a big
🤲🏼 🇺🇸 GOOD LUCK to our Goalkeeper
@BenParkinson22
who this week departs for a scholarship out in America. Thank you for your hard work, dedication and most of all horrendous banter over the past 12 months.
Great kid with a bright future. All the best from everyone at Nelson 💙
SIGNING:
Nelson FC are proud to announce that Harrison Hull has signed for the first team from the Nelson FC U16s.
Great to see the pathway for the U16s is really developing and we thank both managers for their efforts with this.
Introducing signing Number 1.
Midfielder Matty Russell joins us for the 2023/24 season.
He will be sponsored by David and Lillian Wells.
Welcome,
@mattyrussell10
#UpTheAdmirals
The club are saddened to hear that former player
@GeorgeMelling5
has been diagnosed with MND. We will be announcing plans later on for how we will help raise money for George’s family and MND research.
We’re with you every step of the way, George!
Chelsea face a huge task to beat Real Madrid in the Bernabéu this evening 🤞
Can you name the three English clubs who've won in the Spanish capital? 🤔🇪🇸
⚽️✍🏼 Cameron Lancaster resigns for the Admirals...
Cam returns to the club for the upcoming season, and will be no stranger to Nelson fans having had a couple of spells previously. A top defender who adds strength and quality to the squad.
Welcome back, Cam!
@Cammylancaster5
The hard work continues through lockdown at Little Wembley by our fantastic volunteers in preparation for the start of the
@nwcfl
season
#newera
#newnelson
We are delighted to welcome
@ASFCofficial
U23 tonight to Little Wembley.
The Marquee Bar will be serving beer & hot drinks only there will be NO hot food.
Gates open 6.30pm entry £5 concessions £3 we are allowed 300 spectators
Please follow our covid guidlines once inside
Ahead of tomorrow’s 24/25 NWCFL season kicking off we have a couple of signings to announce 😍
Starting with William Ludlow-Foster. Central midfielder who’s been a long standing Rossendale FC player and also had a spell at Padiham.
Wilba is straight into tomorrows squad!
A big congratulations to our skipper
@ashbrierley
on making 100 appearances for the Admirals... here’s to 100 more, skip!
Oh, and a happy birthday as well 🎂
Welcome back to Nelson Wizz Nolan 👏🏼
Wizz previously played for Nelson under Mark Fell as a young teenager and has most recently spent time at
@Hurstgreenfc
where he was been ever present.
Looking forward to seeing you back in blue
@wizznolan
Cam Lancaster (
@Cammylancaster5
) leaves the Admirals and heads off to pastures new on the continent.
We want to thank Cam for everything he’s given to the club over the years and we wish him all the best for the future.
#AdmiralFamily
🔵⚽️🔵
Teal Amos signs for Nelson 🔵✍🏼⚽️
@Tealamos11
joins us from
@barlickfc
and goes straight into the squad for Saturdays game.
Welcome to the Admirals, Teal!
Unreal scenes in the 96th minute as Oli Hodgson is fed by Harry hull, cuts inside and curls the winner into the far top corner Chadderton 1-2 Nelson
#upthenelly
#hesoneofourown
☀️Thats another job ticked off the to do list, the outside entrance wall now looking alot better, the inside wall will just have to do for now as we’ve run out of paint and time.
#newnelson