GFC an "inspiration" to Isle of Man start-up

Sunday 02 August 2020

Guernsey FC will travel to take on FC Isle of Man this month in what will be quite a momentous match for the Manx side, who will play their first official game against the team that "inspired their journey."

The green lions will head over to the Isle of Man, which also has no active cases of corona virus, on 15 August, with kick off at 18:30.

It will be the team's first competitive game since lockdown began.

"Guernsey FC are honoured to have been invited to play in FC Isle of Man's inaugural game," said Guernsey FC Director, Nic Legg. "It promises to be a special occasion and we can’t wait to be involved.

"We have fond memories of our first ever game in 2011 - an 11-goal thriller against League Two AFC Wimbledon, which ended 6-5 to the visitors. Here is hoping both teams can put on another game that will be remembered in years to come.

We're absolutely delighted to announce that we'll be playing @GuernseyFC in our first ever game!

Sat, August 15th
18.30
The Bowl

Ticket info will be released in the coming days.

See you there?!https://t.co/LPIBkbzkMF

— FC Isle of Man (@FCIsleOfMan) July 29, 2020

"All at Guernsey Football Club wish FC Isle of Man all the best as they begin their journey as a football club."

The local team have been described as an "inspiration" to the Manx players, after becoming the first offshore club side to apply and compete in the FA National League System.

"The club have hit quite a few milestones over the last few weeks and none are bigger than our very first game," said FC Isle of Man Director of Football, Paul Jones.

"It is fitting that we are playing against the club that inspired our journey and we thank them in their efforts to get the game on. We look forward to spending some time with them over the weekend."

The match will be held at The Bowl in the Isle of Man.

Pictured top: Guernsey FC (image from team's Facebook page).