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West Belfast Intermediate Football Club Sport and Recreation The Swifts FC have announced that they will change their name to Belfast Celtic
The club, which plays in the third tier of Northern Ireland, the NIFL Intermediate League will take its new start next season.
The decision to change the name of the club was taken at their AGM at the beginning of the month. Gerry Kelly explains the reasons for this change
"The desire to improve the club, enhance the footballing prospects for young people in the west of Belfast and promote a high level of sport in the city, "he said. .
"Other parts of Belfast are represented by well-established clubs with familiar names such as Linfield, Glentoran, Crusaders and Cliftonville." Since the departure of Donegal Celtic last season and Belfast Celtic from the league 70 years ago, Belfast West has "We will develop the club to maintain high standards, we strive to reach the highest level and create a strong fan base in Belfast to meet the demands of the community for a team that encompbades the spirit "
The club hopes to follow in the footsteps of the old Celtic of Belfast and attempt to form bonds with Belfast Celtic Historical Society.
They also invested in a U13 team and a U19 development team.
The Glen Road Heights hope to gain support from the local community for successful change.
" We look forward to this challenge, the potential football matches, the expected success. d the ability to provide high quality, exciting and historic football, "said Kelly
Belfast Telegraph Digital
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