Ex-Premier League goalkeeper David Stockdale buys Farsley Celtic

Ex-Premier League goalkeeper buys club he manages

David Stockdale played for clubs including Sheffield Wednesday, Fulham and Brighton during his playing career

The manager of non-league football side Farsley Celtic has agreed to buy the club after months of insecurity regarding the team's future.

The Leeds-based team, who were recently relegated from the sixth tier of English football to the ninth tier, announced David Stockdale's family would be taking over the side.

Stockdale, who is from Leeds and played in the Premier League as a goalkeeper for Fulham, has managed The Celt Army since February.

The formal completion of the purchase is subject to "final legal technicalities", according to the club.

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