After being closed since the start of lockdown, some six months ago, Stalybridge Celtic Juniors are now set to reopen their Saturday Soccer School on 12 September. The Soccer School has been a part of the community in Stalybridge and Tameside for the past twenty years. The grassroots club's base on Mossley Rd has survived... Continue Reading →
#OneWorld Football Project
Before Christmas Stalybridge Celtic Juniors were lucky enough to receive a One World football. 'One World is a special art commission marking the centenary of the First Wolrd War through football. Inspired by the Christmas Truce matches that were played during the First World War, Turner Prize-winning artist Mark Wallinger created the One World Football.... Continue Reading →
‘A Celebration of Celtic Juniors’ Mural Unveiled
Working with renowned Manchester street artist kELzO, Stalybridge Celtic Juniors have unveiled a graffiti mural at their Soccer School base on Mossley Road. The piece, titled 'A Celebration of Celtic Juniors', has covered what was previously a plain blue former shipping container used to store equipment. Facing the pitches used every Saturday for the club's... Continue Reading →
Team Photoshoot!
Many thanks to all the teams who turned up at our recent Club photoshoot. The canvas now has pride of place in the clubhouse. Words: Garry Pearce
Pan-Disability Team Celebrate 12 Months
Stalybridge Celtic Juniors pan-disability team are celebrating 12 months since the team began. In October 2017 four volunteer coaches, John, Mike, Liam and Eddie, from the club decided to take the FA Coaching Disabled Footballers course. The course covered a range of different disabilities and gave the coaches the confidence to launch a weekly practice... Continue Reading →
Stalybridge Celtic Juniors Plan Street Art Mural
Stalybridge Celtic Juniors are planning a mural for their Soccer School base on Mossley Road. Working with a renowned Manchester street artist, the mural is set to face the pitches to inspire junior players at the local volunteer-run club. The mural is set to be named 'A Celebration of Celtic Juniors'. Work is set to start soon, depending... Continue Reading →
Coaching the Coaches at Man Utd
Our coaches were invited to attend a 'Coaching the Coaches' event held at Manchester United's The Cliff training complex. The sessions were interesting, inspiring and very worthwhile as always. Stalybridge Celtic Juniors have been invited to several of these sessions over the last couple of years and the juniors continue to have a good relationship... Continue Reading →