Ramsey Youth Centre and Old Boys F.C.
The Ramsey Youth Centre and Old Boys F.C., or "The Youthie" is a football club based in Ramsey, Isle of Man. They currently play in The Premier Division after being promoted in the 2020/2021 season. Their local rivals are Ramsey A.F.C. and Ayre United A.F.C., the other northern clubs. The Youthie is also one of the oldest Manx football clubs.
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| Full name | Ramsey Youth Centre and Old Boys Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Youthie | ||
| Founded | 1945[1] | ||
| Ground | Scoill Ree Gorree, Lezayre Road, Ramsey, Isle of Man | ||
| Manager | Andy Black | ||
| League | Isle of Man Football League Premier Division | ||
| 2016–17 | Division Two, 9/13 | ||
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They play next to the Scoill Ree Gorree school on Lezayre Road. They play in a blue and black home strip with a green goalkeeper top, with a red and black away strip with a yellow goalkeeper top.
The First Team are currently looking for a new coach and the combination team is managed by Keith Lythgoe.
After gaining promotion in 2021 a large majority of the first team players left the club which was very disappointing and the only senior newcomers were ex player Greg Radcliffe back from Colby and young Gymns prospect Ross Crawford. This leaves a huge burden on remaining Youthie stalwarts such as Martyn Murphy, Dan Callow, Graham Kennish, Marc McLurg, Glen McGovern, Dylan Parish and Damian Wood along with a number of promising youngsters.
Teams
Alongside the two senior teams, the club has a junior set-up with a range of teams for all young ages, including an under-6s, under 8's, under-10s, under-12s and Under 16s. The club also contests in the Cowell Cup tournament (16–21).
Facilities
The team use the special built changing rooms for the club in the Scoill Ree Gorree school. The seniors train on a Monday in the Scoill Ree Gorree sports hall and on a Thursday at the RGS Astro. The juniors train on a Saturday morning at the pitch 9.30-11/11;30 dependent on age.
Honours
- Division Two
- Runners-up 2012–13
- Division Two
- Runners-up 2014–15
- Woods Cup Runners-up 2014-15