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Guiseley A.F.C. 
Full name Guiseley Association Football Club Nickname(s) The Lions Founded 1909 Ground Nethermoor Park, Guiseley
(Capacity: 3,000 (300 seated))Chairman Phil Rogerson Manager Steve Kittrick League Conference North 2010–11 Conference North, 5th 
Home coloursAway coloursGuiseley A.F.C. are an English football club from Guiseley, West Yorkshire, England.
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History
Founded in 1909 by a local group of enthusiasts, the club’s first success came in 1913 when they won the local Wharfedale League. Following the end of the First World War the club switched to the Leeds League, achieving little until 1924 when another switch, to the West Riding County Amateur Football League, eventually brought success. A treble of league championships followed in the 1930s as well as two appearances in the last 16 of the old F.A. Amateur Cup, against South Bank in 1932 and Cambridge Town (now City) in 1934.
A fourth league title was won in 1939, after which seventeen years were to elapse before the fifth, achieved in 1956. It was followed by another switch, to the West Yorkshire League, which heralded a remarkable run of success in the local Wharfedale Challenge Cup, the trophy being won on nine out of ten occasions in the 1960s.
They joined Division Two of the Yorkshire League in 1968 and were relegated to the newly formed Third Division in 1970. Having returned to the Second Division at the first attempt, they gained promotion to the First Division in 1974. Relegated from their first season, they return the following year as Yorkshire League Division Two Champions. They were Yorkshire League Runners-up in 1980 and 1982.
They were founder members of Northern Counties East League in 1982–83 and reached the FA Vase Semi-Final in 1990. They won it at Bramall Lane the following season, beating Gresley Rovers 3–1 in a replay after a 4–4 draw at Wembley Stadium along with the Northern Counties East League title, gaining promotion to the Northern Premier League Division One.
They reached the FA Vase Final again in 1992 this time as runners-up to Wimborne Town and won the Northern Premier League First Division in 1994, a season also marked by an FA Trophy semi-final appearance with Runcorn.
They stayed in the Premier Division until relegation in 2000 but returned to the top division in 2004. In the 2007–08 season, they narrowly missed out on a playoff place, finishing 6th, just one point behind Buxton.
Since 1990, they have reached the 4th Qualifying round of the FA Cup six times, reaching the 1st round proper in 2002–03, losing 0–4 at Luton Town. Reaching it again in the 2010–11 season beating Redditch United 2–1.
In August 2008, just one week before the start of their 2008–09 league season, the club's Nethermoor ground was attacked by arsonists. One third of the main stand was damaged in the early morning blaze. More than 40 seats and wooden flooring were destroyed, which would cost £20,000 to replace.[1]
The Lions won the 2009–10 Northern Premier League on the last day of the season. A 2–0 victory over Ashton United coupled with Boston United drawing with Marine, meant that Guiseley will be playing in the Conference North during the 2010–11 season. This league championship victory capped their centenary year.
They had a great start to Blue Square North life and, as of the end of October 2010, they were third in the league. After a good FA cup run, they eventually lost 5–0 Crawley Town in the first round. They also had a good run in the FA Trophy, reaching the quarter finals before losing 1–0 at home to Luton Town. However, they did win the West Riding County Cup, beating Thackley at Valley Parade 4–2 after extra time.[2]
As well as cup success, Guiseley defied expectations by finishing 5th in the league – their highest league placing in their history – and also earning themselves a place in the play-offs. In the play-off semi-finals they knocked out Boston United – winning the first leg 1–0 thanks to a Warren Peyton blockbuster. Guiseley lost the second leg 3–2 (after extra time) but the game was drawn on aggregate and Guiseley won the penalty shoot-out.[3]
The play-off final is against AFC Telford United at the New Bucks Head on 15 May.They lost this 3–2 and will remain the Blue Square North
They will play in the Conference North for the 2011–12 season. Also, they have sold their top scorer for the 2010–11 season, James Walshaw to Darlington FC[citation needed], meaning they need a new striker for the coming season.
They fully boosted there sqaud for the new season and are now nearly on the top spot of the Conference North
For the new season Guiseley are 5th in the middle of november.They were knocked out the FA Cup by Ashington FC who were three divisions down from guiseley.
Stadium
The club plays at Nethermoor Park, which has a capacity of 3,000, with a seated stand of 300 and two terraced stands.They got planning permission for new turnstiles and a new 300 sized stand[4]
Current squad
Correct as of 5 August 2011. Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
No. Position Player 
GK Steven Drench 
GK David Scarsella DF Simon Ainge DF Danny Ellis DF Jake McEneaney DF Dave Merris DF Mark Bower MF Danny Boshell MF Peter Davidson No. Position Player MF Matty James 
MF Ciarán Toner MF Simon Baldry MF Gavin Rothery MF Luke Sharry MF Chris Holland 
MF Joe Spivack FW Alex Davidson 
FW Joe O'Neill FW Lee Ellington Honours
- Northern Premier League Premier Division
- Champions: 2009–10
- Northern Premier League Division One
- Champions: 1993–94
- Northern Premier League Challenge Cup
- Winners: 2008–09
- Runners up: 1998–99
- Northern Premier League President's Cup
- Winners: 1994
- Runners up: 1996, 1998
References
- ^ Fairhurst, Mel (2008-08-10). "Arsonists blamed over ground blaze". Telegraph & Argus. http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/local/localbrad/3584344.Arsonists_blamed_over_ground_blaze/. Retrieved 2008-08-10.
- ^ Unknown, Unknown (2011-04-18). "Guiseley produce extra effort to clinch County Cup". Gazette and Observer. http://www.gazetteandobserver.co.uk/sport/8979931.Guiseley_produce_extra_effort_to_clinch_County_Cup/. Retrieved 2011-04-18.
- ^ Unknown, Unknown (2011-05-09). "Lions reach Blue Square Bet North play off final". Yorkshire Evening Post. http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/non-league-football/boston_united_v_guiseley_afc_lions_reach_blue_square_bet_north_play_off_final_1_3361983. Retrieved 2011-05-09.
- ^ Details for Nethermoor Park, Guiseley WorldStadia.com
External links
Coordinates: 53°52′37.84″N 1°43′09.95″W / 53.8771778°N 1.7194306°W
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