Ground gates are locked on famous club

By Jamie Bowman

SKELMERSDALE United chairman Paul Griffiths has launched an extraordinary attack on the club’s owners after they were locked out of their Stormy Corner ground.
The 135-year-old club, who are currently languishing in the lower reaches of the Evo- Stik Northern Premier League Division One North, had to vacate the ground this week after failing to agree a renewed lease with owner Chequer Properties. However, on October 20, the club found themselves faced with bolted padlocks when they tried to enter the ground after Chequer Proper...