The Complete Cheshire County League Quiz Book

By Robert Ashcroft

Test Your Knowledge of One of England's Greatest Non-League Competitions

Discover the forgotten heroes and legendary moments of 63 years of football history

For six decades, from 1919 to 1982, the Cheshire County League stood as one of England's most respected non-league competitions. From its birth in the aftermath of the Great War to its transformation into the North West Counties League, it served as a proving ground for ambitious clubs and a showcase for some of the finest football outside the Football League.

Now, for the first time, this comprehensive quiz book brings together over 100 fascinating questions that celebrate the rich heritage of a competition that shaped the landscape of North-West football. Whether you remember watching Northwich Victoria's early matches, followed Skelmersdale United's rise to prominence, or simply have a passion for football history, these carefully researched questions will challenge and entertain.

What You'll Discover:

Foundation stories - Learn about the historic meeting at Moseleys Hotel in Manchester that launched the leagueWartime drama - Discover how the competition adapted during World War II, splitting into Eastern and Western sections before closing entirelyGolden era tales - Explore the post-war period when the league established itself as a premier non-league competitionClub legends - Test your knowledge of the teams that used the league as their pathway to greater thingsStatistical treasures - Delve into records and achievements preserved in the Football Club History Database

Perfect for:

Football historians and statisticiansSupporters of former Cheshire County League clubsQuiz enthusiasts and pub landlordsAnyone passionate about grassroots football heritageStudents of non-league football development

From the industrial towns of Lancashire to the valleys of North Wales, from Derbyshire's peaks to Shropshire's borders, the Cheshire County League brought together diverse communities through their shared love of football. This quiz book doesn't just test your knowledge-it tells the story of how regional football helped shape the game we love today.

105 questions across 10 themed rounds, complete with detailed answers and comprehensive historical context

"The Cheshire County League demonstrated how regional competitions could maintain the highest standards whilst nurturing ambition and developing talent. This quiz book captures that spirit perfectly."

Don't let this remarkable chapter of football history remain forgotten. Whether you're planning the perfect pub quiz, testing your own knowledge, or simply wanting to learn about one of non-league football's greatest success stories, The Complete Cheshire County League Quiz Book is your gateway to 63 years of sporting heritage.

Celebrating the clubs, the characters, and the competition that proved local football could reach the highest standards.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FV8ZV42C
• ISBN13: 9798268886832
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"