About SJR
SJR Worksop FC: Cultivating Talent, Community Spirit, and Professionalism in Football.
Discover the Spirit of SJR Worksop FC in Nottinghamshire
SJR Worksop FC is Nottinghamshire’s home for keen football lovers of all ages. Our dedication to community, skill enhancement, and sportsmanship make us unique. Join us in nurturing a passion for football and creating enduring relationships.
How We Became SJR
SJR has had a long journey to success with decades of experience on and off the field. We have loved the beautiful game for a long time and our passion for it has not waned for a second. We strive each year to bring players new and old, of any colour gender and creed. Here is the story of what we have achieved since we became SJR:
· 2002 Name Change: The club moved to St Joseph’s Catholic Club, becoming St Joseph’s FC. Kevin Stafford introduced fundraising to allow players to play for free, laying a solid financial foundation.
· Early Success: The club’s first Sunday League Cup win came in 2003, followed by its first League title in 2004.
· Dominance: St Joseph’s never finished outside the top 3 in Worksop, winning trophies in 2006, 2010, and a perfect league season with a cup win in 2012.
· New Era: In 2016, Andrew Guest took over as manager, bringing in young players, new coaching staff, and sponsorships. A Benevolent Cup victory ended a four-year trophy drought.
· Historic Wins: The club secured a double in 2018, including an unbeaten league title, and another two cups in 2019, defeating rivals Worksop Boro.
· Semi-Pro Transition: In 2019, the club moved to Saturday Semi-Professional football in the Central Midlands League, aiming to represent Worksop at a higher level with local players.
· Unbeaten Again: SJR won Division 1 North in its first semi-pro season (2020), remaining unbeaten for the third time in the club’s history.
· People’s Club: During the pandemic, SJR inherited a women’s team and junior section, ensuring affordable football for the community.
· Women’s Team Success: In 2024, the Ladies’ team won the East Midlands Women’s Regional Football League, earning promotion to step 5 of the football pyramid.
· Community Growth: SJR now boasts 40 junior teams, 5 senior teams, and a thriving Saturday Morning Soccer School with over 100 attendees aged 18 months and up.
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“A brilliant environment for the younger players to come and learn and develop.”