Ramsey Youth Centre and Old Boys F.C.
The Ramsey Youth Centre and Old Boys F.C., or "The Youthie" is a football club based in Ramsey, Isle of Man. They currently play in Division Two after being relegated in the 2011–12 season. Their local rivals are Ramsey A.F.C. and Ayre United A.F.C., the other northern clubs. The Youthie is also one of the oldest Manx football clubs.
Full name | Ramsey Youth Centre and Old Boys Football Club | ||
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Nickname(s) | The Youthie | ||
Founded | 1945[1] | ||
Ground | Scoill Ree Gorree, Lezayre Road, Ramsey, Isle of Man | ||
Manager | Liam Christisn | ||
League | Isle of Man Football League Division Two | ||
2016–17 | Division Two, 9/13 | ||
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They play next to the Scoill Ree Gorree school on Lezayre Road. They play in a blue and black home strip with a green goalkeeper top, with a red and black away strip with a yellow goalkeeper top.
The First Team coach is Liam Christian who was former manager Mike Nixon's right-hand man for two seasons, and the combination team is managed by RYCOB legend Raymond Leech.
Teams
Alongside the two senior teams, the club has a junior set-up with a range of teams for all young ages, including an under-6s, under 8's, under-10s, under-12s and Under 16s. The club also contests in the Cowell Cup tournament (16–21).
Facilities
The team use the special built changing rooms for the club in the Scoill Ree Gorree school. The seniors train on a Tuesday in the Scoill Ree Gorree sports hall and on a Thursday at the RGS sports hall. The juniors train on a Saturday morning at the pitch 9.30-11/11;30 dependent on age.
Honours
- Division Two
- Runners-up 2012–13
- Division Two
- Runners-up 2014–15
- Woods Cup Runners-up 2014-15