The club has never applied for the professional status.

It saw 28 clubs apply for entry, three less than previous season.

The closing date for applications was 1 April 2011, and saw 825 clubs apply to enter.

The club applied late for the 2008 season but were allowed into the league at short notice.

The club had applied to go into administration to stave off closure.

In recent years, the club has a well development and applies to be among the most stable football clubs in the country.

Already nearly 400 clubs have applied to join the scheme.

On 15 June 1864, the club applied to the Government for a permanent recreation ground.

Following the success of the previous season the club applied to join National league 3 in 2004 and were successful.

The club also worked hard behind the scenes at its development work and successfully applied for Clubmark status.