The team has once again been put together and will be managed by former Manchester City and Republic of Ireland midfielder Stephen Ireland, with 28 players already confirmed and further additions set to be announced over the coming days.
Wythenshawe Vets will compete in the Cheshire Veterans Football League, playing their home fixtures at the Avensure Community Stadium, home of Wythenshawe Football Club.
Among those confirmed are former England striker Emile Heskey, former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia, Newcastle United striker Papiss Cissé, two-time Premier League champion Joleon Lescott and Leicester City’s 2015/16 title winner Marc Albrighton.
Wythenshawe FC Veterans 2026/27 squad
Marc Albrighton
Bohan Dixon
Danny Fox
Martin Long
Paul McShane
David Norris
Thomas Rogers
Matthew Bryan
Marcell Edwards
Emile Heskey
Adrian Mariappa
Christopher Metcalf
Blake Norton
Luis Antonio Valencia Mosquera
Papiss Cissé
Rory John Fallon
Stephen Ireland
Phil Marsh
Jefferson Montero-Vite
Chinedum Onuoha
Martyn Waghorn
Steven Dimitch
Maynor Figueroa-Rochez
Joleon Lescott
Clayton McDonald
Baye Niasse
James Pickford
Keiren Westwood
Further squad announcements will follow over the coming days.
Social Media Launch
The club’s dedicated Wythenshawe FC Veterans 2026/27 social media campaign will officially launch tonight, Monday 17 August, at 7pm, with player announcements and further content set to follow across the Veterans’ channels over the coming days.
Supporters can follow the team across the club’s dedicated Veterans channels. Please note some of these have changed.
Instagram: @wythenshawe.fc.vets
X: @wythenshawevets
TikTok: @wythenshaweFC
Main Club Channels
Instagram: @wythendhawefootballclub X: @wythenshaweFC
MEDIA ENQUIRIES
For requests, media accreditation, photography or further information relating to Wythenshawe FC Veterans, please contact:
Nicola Dimmick
Head of Media & Brand
Wythenshawe Football Club
media@wythenshaweafc.com | 07393742916
NOTES TO EDITORS
Wythenshawe FC Veterans compete in the Cheshire Veterans Football League and play their home fixtures at the Avensure Community Stadium, Wythenshawe, M22 4US
The current 2026/27 squad contains 28 confirmed players, with further additions due to be announced.
High-resolution imagery and further information are available for editorial use on request.
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