Full name | Trojans Football Club |
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Nickname(s) | The Blues |
Founded | 1938 |
Ground |
Oakland Park, Derry, Northern Ireland |
Capacity | ? |
Manager | Tony O'Carroll |
League | Northern Ireland Intermediate League |
Website | Club home page |
Trojans Football Club is an intermediate football club based in Derry, Northern Ireland, currently playing in the Northern Ireland Intermediate League. The club was founded in 1938 by Edmund Carton and is based in the Creggan area of Derry. The club also has teams competing at all levels in the Derry and District League.
The Senior Trojans team currently participates in numerous competitions across Northern Ireland. The most senior competes in the Northern Ireland Intermediate League, while several other senior teams, including the reserves compete in the Derry and District League. The team is currently managed by former captain Tony O'Carroll. Former Finn Harps and Derry City player, Pascal Vaudequin had a coaching role at the club before he managed Institute He is now the head of youth development for County Antrim.
Trojans Football Club has a number of youth teams who participate in the under-age leagues of the D&D. Under the guidance of Pascal Vaudequin, the teams have gained confidence and have performed relatively well regionally and internationally. The club regularly sends youth teams to international tournaments and contributes a number of players to the Derry and District League Select, which competes in the Foyle Cup.
The club has produced many professional players, including Derry City midfielder Kevin Deery West Brom winger James McClean and York City defender Darren Kelly among others.