Renowned for its love of football, the team at Total Glass was only too happy to help Lancashire’s oldest club, Turton FC, with the refurbishment of its clubhouse, enabling the amateur players to kick off the new season in style.
The Liverpool based PVC-U fabricator supplied five Total Glass composite doors and 14 PVC-U casement windows, all in a light oak foiled finish. These were fitted by Total’s installer customer and conservatory supplier, Premier Conservatory Supplies, whose managing director, Peter Gray, is also chairman of Turton FC.
Now the 144-year-old Bolton club is hoping that the improved facilities will contribute to a turnaround in its fortunes in the coming season, having lost out on promotion due to its facilities falling short of FA ground criteria.
Despite investing £90,000 on the required improvements, the club’s request for an extension to complete these in time for the new season was turned down. League officials ruled Turton would not be allowed to compete in the West Lancashire League Premier Division this season after failing to meet the 31 March ground development deadline.
The club’s petition appealing against the decision attracted more than 3,000 names, including TV presenter, Vernon Kay.
Peter explains how the club’s despair turned to delight when Total Glass stepped in. “Having been devastated by the league’s decision, we were extremely grateful to Total Glass for their kind support,” he said. “This was unexpected – although I knew what football fans they are – and their help was most welcome. The new facilities now look fantastic.”
He added: “The improvements couldn’t have been carried out during the season as it would have damaged the pitch and caused other issues, so they were completed over the summer. Thanks to Total Glass and everyone who has supported us, we are on the road to promotion again!”
Phill Cresswell, Total Glass sales and marketing manager, commented: “Given our Group MD Frank Deary’s background in football, this is a cause close to our hearts. We always like to support our customers whenever we can.”
