The Non-League club fighting for their future From Wembley visits to the very brink of existence Ten years ago, Lowestoft Town were playing in the National League North, beating the likes of Stockport County before being relegated to Step 3 on goal difference. The Trawler Boys have also played at Wembley – losing 2-1 to Kirkham and Wesham in the 2008 FA Vase final. But as the club, geographically the most easterly in the country, approaches 140 years of existence, they find themselves in a precarious position, with significant debts jeopardising the club’s mere survival. “Lowestoft Town FC has a proud history, and is a hugely important part of the fabric of the community of Lowestoft itself”, a recent club statement read. “As we approach our 140th year, the club is seeking to renovate our ground to match modern standards. “We also have significant debts which have built up over the past few years, and they now threaten the very existence of the club. “Without urgent investment, the lon...
