Life next to football club where locals are subject to 'foul, abusive and sexist language'

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

A local community football club, Lostock St Gerard's FC in South Ribble, has been granted permission to increase the hours its pitches are used despite complaints from nearby residents that the existing operating times already disrupt their quality of life.

Residents have voiced concerns over noise pollution, including swearing that disturbs the tranquillity of their homes and gardens.

In response, the councillors introduced a compromise between the club and its neighbours after learning of the latter's dread regarding the proposed increase in play and practice hours.

Over 30 objections were lodged against the plans. Claire Westbury, representing several residents living near the Wateringpool Lane ground, described match days as akin to "someone screaming down your earhole" due to the volume and nature of the language used. READ MORE: Greater Manchester's NHS has a £50m problem, and it's one it 'could never have foreseen' Claire said: "[There is] loads of swearing – and it's really difficult to cope with.