Welcome to Glenbuck Juniors FC!

We work hard to fundraise throughout the year so that we can provide for our players, we also identify and apply for local and national funding. Our committee and coaches are volunteers, nobody earns a penny from providing football at Glenbuck Juniors. Spend some time talking to any of our volunteers and you will quickly notice that we are incredibly passionate about what we do.
We have a small tuck shop (The Buck Shop) at training and matches which helps us to raise money throughout the season and we hold fundraising events a few times a year.
We also have fantastic team sponsors who provide our teams with kits so they look fantastic on the pitch. You can help us raise vital funds for the club too by selecting to support Glenbuck Juniors when you sign up for Easy Funding, using the following link: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/glenbuck-juniors-fc

We cover the cost of league fees, kits, training equipment, referees fees and recently we’ve even raised the money to pay for winter coats to keep our players warm and dry. The majority of clubs charge monthly subs and registration fees but we do not ask for a penny!
Unfortunately, the only thing we can’t cover is winter training venue hire…yet. This will be the only cost to you.
during winter periods we ask for a monetary donation to cover the rental of pitches. Details on this are given ahead of each winter period and information can be sought from either Clare Taylorson or Lynn Cain.
We don’t want this to be a barrier so if you cannot stretch your budget to meet this cost then please have a quiet word with us, there is often something we can do to help.
The rest is free!

Our home is Prescot Primary School, we hold our spring/summer training sessions here and it’s our home pitch. See the Get in Touch section for the full address.
During the autumn/winter we train on an all-weather pitch usually in De La Salle, St Helens.

We are proud to play in the Warrington Junior Football League. The league is massive and is able to cater for a host of ability levels. Our teams are entered into the league and cup competitions.
Matches take place on Saturdays and work on a Home and Away basis. Away games take place within a 15 mile radius of Warrington but the vast majority of teams seem to be in the Warrington/Widnes/Runcorn areas.

All our players must abide by a code of conduct [link] and so must our parents/guardians Parent Code of Conduct.

We expect you to be supportive in the right ways, we do not tolerate poor behaviour on the sidelines.
It’s vitally important that all children feel safe at football so that they enjoy themselves and want to come back time and time again.
We encourage our players to make decisions on the pitch and empower them to try new things. Our players are all learning a game that not even professionals can get right every time.
Players need your support, congratulate them for effort, reward them for good attitude and leave the coaching to the coaches.

Our players need to look the part on the pitch and a smart kit is part of that. We have generous sponsors who donate money each season to provide the much needed kit, our teams wear their logos with pride.

I have been coaching kids' football for nearly 10 years. I am a level 1 qualified coach and a qualified futsal coach. I have played football for the LFC foundation and the NorthWest Lions, with the highlight being playing at St George's Park where the England squad are based. My young son is not quite ready for a pair of boots yet but no doubt it won't be long until he's running rings around me on the pitch.

Football has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. From kicking a ball around with friends as a kid to playing in local teams throughout my life, the sport has always been a part of who I am. Becoming a coach for Glenbuck Juniors is an exciting new chapter in that journey, and I’m thrilled to have the chance to share my love for the game with the next generation of players. My aim as a coach is to create a positive and encouraging environment where every player can develop their football skills, build confidence, and learn the value of teamwork, all while having fun and growing their passion for the game. My Motto : “Attitude is everything. If you believe it, you can achieve it.”

I enjoyed a full playing career as a youth, starting my journey with Rainhill United under 9’s many, many years ago, playing for St Helens Town and competing in competitions in Holland and Germany over the years. I moved on to play for teams in both the Liverpool and Warrington leagues and even had a short spell at Tranmere Rovers. I have learnt some valuable and enjoyable lessons and made great friends and memories growing up playing football. I want to pass on this experience and help give kids the chance to grow, learn new skills and make friends doing something they enjoy. I believe that with the right attitude and the drive to try hard, every child can improve their skills and have a lot of fun along the way.

After playing as a youth and following Everton home and away, football took a backseat after having children. In summer 2023, my son suddenly decided that he’d like to join a team, despite not playing before, and so we found Glenbuck. At the club, he’s developed from complete beginner to playing every Saturday with his teammates, even occasionally standing in as captain. I was asked to join the coaching group last year and have enjoyed working with the team and seeing their understanding of the game develop, their technical abilities and fitness improve and their team spirit strengthen after facing challenges together

Phil has coached junior football for 20+ years, first with Woolton FC, then in the North East with Forest Hall Juniors FC, before returning to Liverpool to coach locally and now Glenbuck Juniors. Phil is also a qualified referee but prefers the relative safety of the touchline these days. Away from football, Phil is a qualified primary school teacher but now works as a Senior Business Analyst in the UK Civil Service.

He started running football teams in 1996 at the age of 15. Since then, he has been involved in amateur football as a player, player manager, coach, secretary, treasurer, kit washer, social worker, fundraiser, referee and general dogsbody in virtually every season since. He is currently the manager of Glenbuck FC in the Liverpool Business Houses league Division 1.

Ryan is the founder of our open age football team Glenbuck FC and is now supporting the running of Glenbuck Juniors. He’s passionate about football at all ages & levels and is committed to giving kids the opportunity to play football, as well as a pathway into adult's football. Ryan plays for the open age Glenbuck Team.

Clare is responsible for managing the club's finances, creating financial forecasts and identifying potential financial streams that can help Glenbuck continue the mission of offering free football to all. Her invaluable experience acting as a coordinator for legislation in local government, is an asset to the club, and is often the backbone towards its success.

Paul is responsible for making sure the development needs of all of our players are being met, by developing plans for all age groups at the Club. Paul leads on the training strategy at the Club, ensuring specialist training sessions are in place to address any development needs throughout the season.

Stef’s role within the club is to ensure everyone has access to information, support and reassurance. She spends alot of her time pitch-side, chatting with parents and players, gaining valuable feedback for the club. She actively encourages participation from club members to support events, fundraising activities and meetings, ensuring the Glenbuck community is engaged. She is very proud of the community spirit at Glenbuck Juniors, with the club not only providing football for children but a space to support mental health, social development and camaraderie for all members young to old. Outside of GJFC, Stef is a pathway navigator for the NHS. With her son Lucas playing in the U13s, she’s never far away from the madness!

Her role focuses on providing support and inclusion for players with SEND needs. Becky works collaboratively with coaches, parents, and carers to ensure that players with SEND thrive both on and off the field. Becky has over 10 years of experience working within the SEND sector across primary, secondary, and further education. She has led the development of SEND pathways and is now a Lecturer in Inclusive Learning at St Helen’s College.

John’s role focuses on developing the digital tools that are available at the football club. John is also responsible for enhancing the experience and support available for our young players and parents alike through digital tools. John is a Senior Lecturer at the Manchester Metropolitan University where he is Programme Leader for the Games Design course and Leader of the Games Science Lab at the Department of Computing and Mathematics Theme Leader for Games for Wellbeing at the Manchester Game Centre. His research focuses on using games experiences and sensor ecosystems for good.

Paul works with local businesses to identify fundraising opportunities and opportunities for collaboration. Part of his role sees him engage with local businesses and organisations, allowing Glenbuck Juniors to have a positive impact within the local community. Paul values community, and is an ambassador for it both in his coaching and committee role.

Lyn helps coordinate parent meetings with parent representatives from all age groups at the club and is always actively promoting the role of parent representataive, as she works on strengthening the parent voice at the club. Lynn also manages the Club's confectionary store, which offers refreshments to all who attend our home games. It is often said that Lyn's tireless efforts help drive a lot of what we do as a club.