# David Stockdale revives FC Farsley

> Former Premier League goalkeeper David Stockdale rescued FC Farsley from liquidation and rebuilt it with family help.
- Title: David Stockdale revives FC Farsley · the Guardian | Shortify
- Summary: Former Premier League goalkeeper David Stockdale rescued FC Farsley from liquidation and rebuilt it with family help. David Stockdale revived FC Farsley…
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- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/05/former-goalkeeper-david-stockdale-rescued-revamped-fc-farsley
- Published: 2026-10-05T07:00:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: david stockdale, fc farsley, yorkshire amateur league, leeds, family involvement, sports facility, rebuild, sports
## FC Farsley in crisis
FC Farsley Celtic went into liquidation after missing the 2025-26 season and owed £750,000 in debts.
## Stockdale takes charge
David Stockdale, former Premier League goalkeeper, became manager and owner of FC Farsley Celtic 19 months ago.
## Sweepstake success
480 fans attended FC Farsley’s first match in two years against Collegians FC in the Yorkshire Amateur League.
## Family effort
Stockdale’s wife runs the Ikea cafe, daughters help with children’s activities, and son is the kit man.
## Sports facility revival
The club restored electricity, added cricket nets, and a soft play area after months of neglect.
## New pitch plan
Stockdale aims to spend £1.5m on a state-of-the-art artificial pitch for the club’s main field.
## Long-term vision
Stockdale wants FC Farsley to become a premium sports facility for Leeds United players and local fans.
## Community focus
The club now hosts netball, badminton, and five-a-side football with a cafe and beer garden.
## Next steps
Stockdale plans to engage more local sponsors and fans while maintaining the club’s focus on community and sports.
## Key takeaway

David Stockdale revived FC Farsley after liquidating the club, now playing in the Yorkshire Amateur League with family involvement.