1. Club History

THE CLUB BADGE - ASPULL & THE OSTRICH

An Ostrich has been a heraldic symbol of Aspull Village for over 600 years. Aspull Urban District Council chose it as a symbol because since 1371 it has appeared on the coat of arms of the Earl of Crawford, who later occupied Haigh Hall and became the chief landowner in Aspull.

The bird has a key in it`s mouth because it was believed to be capable of eating iron and so became a symbol of strength.

THE NICKNAME - CANNELS

Cannel Coal was found in Aspull. There were several large collieries dating back to the 18th Century, also Malt Kilns and a Cotton Mill. In 1896 the Crawford, Kirkless, Moor and Woodshaw Pits in the township belonging to the Wigan Coal and Iron Company employed over 1,000 workers. Aspull`s long history of mining left a legacy of old mineshafts, water drainage tunnels and abandoned mine workings.

OUR CLUB MOTTO

Respect & Fairness for All.

Aspull Juniors FC
Aspull Civic Playing Fields
Wigan Road
Aspull
Wigan
WN2 1PJ