Curzon Ashton

Why Curzon Ashton

Curzon Ashton work as a second team because they come with their own geography: England, Tameside Stadium, and a set of rivalries you will absorb faster than you expect.

• The calendar you inherit

  England National League North and South is cold-weather football: mud in February, breath visible under the lights, and a fixture list that rewards anyone who sticks it out. England does not do easy neutrals.

• Modern era club

  Formed in 1963, so the whole story is documented, arguable and still being written. Join now and you were basically there from the start.

• Loaded cabinet

  7 distinct honours on record, including Northern Premier League Premier Division : Playoff Winners 2014–2015. Adopt them and you inherit expectation, which is more fun than it sounds when the trophies keep coming.

• Close to the pitch

  Tameside Stadium holds about 4,000. You can hear the defenders shouting at each other, which is the single best argument for lower-capacity football.