A CHORLEY FC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PROJECT SUPPORTED BY LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

The People Behind the Badge.

Chorley Stories captures the voices of Victory Park - from the terraces to the touchline. Fans, players, volunteers, and the people who make our club what it is.

40+

STORIES RECORDED

140+

YEARS OF CLUB HISTORY

COUNTLESS HEARTS TOUCHED

WHAT IS CHORLEY STORIES?

More Than a Football Club. It's Our Community.

This isn't just about football results. It's about the memories that bind our community together - the friendships made on the terraces, the volunteers who turn up in all weathers, and the generations of families for whom Chorley FC is part of who they are.

Chorley Stories is a community storytelling and podcast project. We're sitting down with the faces you see every Saturday to record the history of this club, one voice at a time. Run by Chorley FC Community Foundation and supported by Lancashire County Council, every episode is a piece of living heritage.

FROM THE ARCHIVE

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Episode - Alan House & David Pickup

From Snowy Pitches...

In this lively conversation, Alan House and David Pickup share memories of Chorley FC’s greatest teams, legendary players, famous cup ties and the fans who never let the club fade away. It is a warm and honest reflection on what supporting your local club really means.

Episode - George Mariner

Where it all began

George Mariner reflects on the early days of his father Paul Mariner’s football journey, which began at Chorley FC. From kicking a ball against the garage as a boy to being spotted by scouts and going on to play for England, this is the story of how a small club helped launch a remarkable career.

Episode - Dave Haslam

A Lifetime in Black & White

Dave Haslam shares his journey through Chorley FC, from childhood memories at Victory Park to coaching across different eras of the club. He talks about youth development, memorable players, changing standards in non-league football and why long-term thinking matters so much.

WHY IT MATTERS

These Stories Deserve To Be Heard

Football clubs don't just exist on a pitch. They live in the memories of the people around them, the families who have followed the same club for generations, the volunteers who give their Saturdays without a second thought, the players who came through the ranks and never forgot where they started.

Victory Park is more than a ground. It's where people belong. Chorley Stories exists to preserve that, to make sure the voices of our community are recorded, respected, and shared for years to come.

“I still get a buzz when I walk onto Victory Park… after all these years.”

— Bernard Wilson, Chorley fan, 53 years

OUR PARTNERS

Preserving Our Local Heritage Together

Chorley Stories is made possible through the commitment of our partnerships.

Your Club. Your Stories. Your Heritage

Every episode is a conversation with someone connected to Chorley FC. Explore the archive, or get in touch if you have a story worth sharing.

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Capturing the voices of Victory Park, from the terraces to the touchline. Real stories, real people, real community.

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