A few things you may not know about Congleton Town FC

Nov 26 2008 by Terry Owen, Formby Times

Congleton facts

Managed by Anthony Buckle, Congleton’s Booth Street ground capacity is 5,000.

Formed in 1901, the club’s record attendance was more than 7,000 for a Cheshire County match against Macclesfield Town in season 1953-54.

The club’s record transfer fee is £5,000 which Leeds United paid to take Des Frost.

Congleton made it to the first round of the FA Cup in season 89-90, only to lose 2-0 at neighbours Crewe Alexandra.

Only two players have made 600 or more appearances for the club - Raymond Clack and Graham Harrison.