Western Springs AFC

Western Springs

Full name	Western Springs Association Football Club
Founded	1989
Ground	Seddon Fields, Point Chevalier, Auckland, New Zealand
Owner	Martin Bell
Chairman	Mario Campbell
Coach	Martin Rutland
League	Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Division 2
2010	Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Division 2, 5th
Home colours Away colours

Western Springs is an semi-professional association football club in Point Chevalier, Auckland, New Zealand. They compete in the Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Division 2.

Western Springs Association Football Club is located on Meola Road in Point Chevalier.

History

The current club was formed in 1989, but its history stretches back to 1923 and the foundation of Comrades FC. This team amalgamated with Grey Lynn FC in 1952, briefly becoming Grey Lynn Comrades United, before renaming to Grey Lynn United in 1954 . In 1986 this team combined with Celtic United to form Grey Lynn Celtic. It was this team which combined with Point Chevalier AFC (founded 1943) to become Western Springs in 1989.

Present day

It currently has many teams competing in various divisions and competitions. The women's team plays in the Northern Women's Premier League. Past and present players include New Zealand Internationals Maia Jackman, Priscilla Duncan and Abby Erceg.

The senior men's side compete in the Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Division 2.

External links

• Auckland Football Federation Western Springs page
• club website