Wigan St Judes are an amateur

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football club from

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. The club currently competes in the

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. The club also operates a number of academy teams.

History

Wigan St Judes were formed in 1980 and began with just 20 child aged players. The club now has some 300 players from age 7 through to adults. Six youth teams play in the National Youth League. In 1991, the club moved to its present location in the Poolstock area of Wigan and operates three pitches and a clubhouse. The club also acts as one of the official feeder clubs for

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, the town's professional

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club. St Judes initially played in the North West Counties League and progressed to the Premier Division where they played for 3 seasons before applying for the

. Players from the club to turn professional include;

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, Mick Cassidy, Sean Long, Craig Makin, Wes Davies and Mark Smith. On 10 April 2015, the club and the Wigan community mourned the loss of 14 year old promising St Judes youth player Miracle Godson, who tragically drowned in the Appley Bridge quarry.

Honours

Division One ** Winners (1): 2007–08

References

External links

Official websiteSt Judes on the NCL website
1980 establishments in England English rugby league teams Rugby league teams in Greater Manchester Sport in Wigan BARLA teams Rugby clubs established in 1980 {{Rugbyleague-team-stub