In 1923 they were the first English club to travel to Real Madrid and beat them, a record that stood until Arsenal won in the 2005-6 Champions League. From 1921 to 1931 they were members of the Football League having joined as founder members of the Northern Section and enjoying one season in Division 2. But now Nelson, formed in 1881, have had to withdraw from the Vodkat North West Counties Premier Division and are up for sale.
In 1923 they were the first English club to travel to Real Madrid and beat them, a record that stood until Arsenal won in the 2005-6 Champions League. From 1921 to 1931 they were members of the Football League having joined as founder members of the Northern Section and enjoying one season in Division 2. But now Nelson, formed in 1881, have had to withdraw from the Vodkat North West Counties Premier Division and are up for sale.
It costs at least £25,000 a year to run a team. The club has no sponsors and only eight of fifteen board advertisers were prepared to renew. The club hopes to be able to apply to go back into the Vodkat Division One next season.