The pitch and facilities were the envy of most other teams in the area Including Everton FC, whom Rylands hosted during this time. In 1906, the Clubhouse and Grounds were officially opened and the Rylands Works Association Football Team played football on their new home ground for the very first time. The grounds were converted to create a Rugby Pitch, Cricket Field, Bowling Green, Tennis Courts and a Football Pitch situated in the same enclosed grounds as the Rylands FC first team play today. At the centre of this magnificent jewel was the Clubhouse building which provided facilities for indoor sports and a bar. Eventually they found a suitable site for their ambitions situated between Gorsey Lane and Orford Lane on the East side of Warrington and developed Rylands Recreation Club, providing opportunities for the workforce and their families to enjoy relaxation and sport. The turn of the century saw the business grow from strength to strength and decided to invest in a facility that could be used to keep its employers fit and healthy both in a sporting and leisure perspective. Over the next 100 years, the business grew from strength to strength so much so that the Towns famous Rugby League Club became known as the “Wires”. In 1805 John Rylands and Sons were formed in Warrington to produce Iron and Steel Products and went on to become one of the towns biggest employers, and a leading manufacturer and exporter both in the UK and internationally.
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