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Halifax AFC
File:Halifax amateurs.png
Full nameHalifax Amateurs Football CLub
Nickname(s)"Pirates"
Founded2014
GroundWellesey Park
Capacity100
ManagerMark Orchard
LeagueHalifax Sunday League Division 2
2014–15Halifax Sunday League Division 2, 8th

Halifax AFC are a football club based in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, who are members of the Halifax Sunday League for the 2014-15 season and play at Wellesey Park. They were set up following a braisntorm of work colleagues and have gained the respect of fellow teams as such that the following season is looking like a successful one.

History[edit]

They were established in 2014 and played their primary season in the Halifax Sunday League, finishing 8th

Colours and club crest[edit]

Halifax AFC have adopted the colours Yellow and Blue due to the fact there are fewer teams in the league using this colours so reduce the need for a second kit. The team do have a raarely used change strip which is orange however this has not been seen in a full game as yet.

Nickname[edit]

Halifax AFC have no official nickname however it is widely suggested that the nickname "Pirates" should be adiopted due to the scimitars on the badge.

Honours[edit]

  • None Yet


Records[edit]

  • None Yet


Kit and Main sponsors[edit]

Period Kit Manufacturer Shirt Sponsor
2014–2015 Umbo Ryburn Building Supplies

Stadium[edit]


Captains[edit]

The following is a list of the officially-appointed captains of the Halifax AFC first-team.

Name Nation Years Notes Ref
Chris Doyle  England 2014-2015
Adam McGreal  England 2015-present

Players[edit]

Current squad[edit]

As of 3 May 2015

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 DF Australia AUS Jonny Ewins
3 DF England ENG Adam McGreal (captain)


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