Woodchurch • Wirral
John Eccles
Chairman & Co-Founder of Woodchurch Juniors FC
Grassroots Football • Youth Development • Community Development • Published Author • Wirral

Profile
About John Eccles
John Eccles is based in Woodchurch, Wirral and is Chairman and Co-Founder of Woodchurch Juniors FC. His work centres on grassroots football, youth development and community projects intended to create positive opportunities for children, young people and families.
Through Woodchurch Juniors, John contributes to the collective work of developing the club, widening football opportunities, supporting coaches and volunteers, encouraging player development and considering longer-term sporting and community projects. Alongside this work, he is involved in published writing and digital creative projects.
The Club
Woodchurch Juniors FC
John Eccles is Chairman and Co-Founder of Woodchurch Juniors FC, a grassroots football club based in Woodchurch, Wirral.
His role forms part of the club’s wider team effort across club development, youth opportunities, player development, coach and volunteer support, community engagement, and the careful development of future facilities and infrastructure.
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Sport
Grassroots Football & Youth Development
John’s grassroots work is focused on creating more positive football opportunities for children and helping the club build an environment in which young players, coaches and volunteers can develop.
- Increasing accessible football opportunities for children
- Supporting coaches, volunteers and player development
- Improving local football environments and facilities
- Building sustainable pathways for young players
- Using football as a positive influence in the community
Local Impact
John’s wider work is directed towards positive local opportunities through sport, youth development, education, facilities, partnerships and community-led initiatives.
Young People
Supporting environments in which children and young people can participate, learn, build confidence and feel connected.
Volunteers & Coaches
Recognising that sustainable grassroots sport depends on the collective contribution and development of local coaches and volunteers.
Community Partnerships
Working constructively with local partners and initiatives where there is a clear, verified connection to Woodchurch and its families.

Published Author
Life Is Short — Make It Matter
Author: John Eccles
A reflective personal-development book about clearing mental noise, moving beyond ego and distraction, reconnecting with purpose and making a positive difference for other people.
View John’s Book on Amazon
Established Online Presence
Instagram & Amazon Influencer
Instagram — @johneccles23
John has built an Instagram audience of more than 10,000 followers, where he shares content relating to his work, interests, projects and personal journey.
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Amazon Influencer
John is also an Amazon Influencer, where he shares recommended products and collections through his Amazon storefront.
Visit John’s Amazon Storefront
Beyond Football
Business & Creative Projects
Alongside football and community work, John develops writing and digital creative projects. Only projects that can be connected to him with confidence are linked from this profile.
No Etsy shop is linked at present because a public shop could not be verified confidently enough to avoid a misleading association.
Current & Future Work
Projects & Development
Current work includes grassroots club development, football and youth opportunities, and support for coaches and volunteers.
Longer-term interests include improved sporting facilities, football infrastructure, educational projects and wider community sports initiatives. These are presented as areas of development—not as claims that any proposal has already been funded, approved or built.
Independent References
The following independent or official local sources refer to this John Eccles, Woodchurch Juniors FC or directly connected Woodchurch community work.
Liverpool Echo
Community with a ‘bad rep’ but a big heart
A feature on Woodchurch community life that identifies John as a co-founder of Woodchurch Juniors FC.
Wirral InfoBank
Woodchurch Juniors
The official local directory listing for the club identifies John Eccles as Chairman.
Wirral Globe
Work continues on the Woodchurch estate
Reporting on partnership and community work in Woodchurch involving local organisations and initiatives.
Birkenhead News
Community group boost for Woodchurch
Local reporting on community support work and investment intended to create positive opportunities in Woodchurch.