Draft:Hessle Sporting

Hessle Sporting Club

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Hessle Sporting Club is an English football club based in Hessle. They currently compete in Step 7 of the English football pyramid and have a strong emphasis on youth development, with several players having moved on to professional clubs.

  • Nickname(s): Sporting
  • Founded: 1976
  • Ground: Recca, King George V Playing Fields Hessle
  • Manager: Will Stipetic
  • League: Humber Premier League


History

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The club was founded in 1976 by Charlie and Sue Walker, who wanted to create a local football team for their children and promote the sport within the community. From these early beginnings, the club has grown remarkably and now supports 43 teams across a wide range of ages, with players from 4 to 74 years old. The club also proudly hosts a successful walking football team, and one of its players recently earned his first England cap at the age of 67

Development and Growth

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Hessle Sporting Club has grown over the years, expanding from grassroots teams to a competitive league presence. The club places a high emphasis on youth development, with several players moving on to sign with clubs like Hull City, Leeds United, and Lincoln City.

First Team

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Hessle Sporting Club competes in the Humber Premier League, having earned promotion after winning the Humber Premier League Division 1 in the 2021/22 season. The club's record appearance holder is Will Stipetic, who made 204 appearances before recently retiring to step into a management role


Community Involvement

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Hessle Sporting Club is actively involved in the community, running programs in local schools, organizing charity events, and providing coaching clinics. These efforts strengthen ties with the local community and encourage youth participation in sports.


References

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