UCFB News

Following another successful football season UCFB Burnley, the Men’s First Team were crowned the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Northern 6C Football League champions following a 5-0 victory against Keele University in a momentous final match of the 2014/15 season.

Captain Sam Swanton led an impressive effort whilst third year student Danny Walsh ensured a perfect leaving present by scoring in what was his final game playing for UCFB. Other goal scorers included second year student, Jake Osgathorpe and first...

At UCFB we are delighted to announce that UCFB are now one of very few higher education institutions that deliver FA Level Two Coaching training internally. This will add to the existing FA Level One capability which was obtained last year, enabling those students who have passed their FA Level One Coaching Award to progress smoothly on to the next level and the journey to becoming an FA Licensed Coach.

This news comes at a fantastic time for UCFB after recently...

UCFB, A World First in Higher Education teaching university degrees in the football and sports industries, and the Manchester Thunder, the Netball Superleague’s reigning champions, are delighted to announce a new partnership for the 2015 season.

In a season-long deal that will see UCFB provide financial backing to the Thunder, UCFB will open up opportunities for students on its unique sports degrees to gain insight into the workings of an elite sports team.

As part of the partnership agreement, UCFB students will...

Arsenal and England player Rachel Yankey has been confirmed as UCFB Wembley Ladies Football Team Head Coach.

Considered one of the England national side’s all-time greats, Rachel Yankey won her 100th cap three years ago and scored against Japan at the World Cup. Awarded an MBE in 2005, Rachel is pacy, versatile and tricky, and she featured in all of Team GB’s matches at the Olympics. Rachel has also had a successful career at Arsenal FC spanning over 8 seasons of...