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A sad end for Park Avenue
Monday 1st August 2016 is a
date that will be remembered for
all the wrong reasons for
supporters of former Northern
Counties East League side
Louth Town, writes Matt Jones.
! People awoke to the dreadful
news that Park Avenue, the home
of the White Wolves since 2007
had been badly damaged by a fire,
which at the time of writing is
believed to be an arson attack.
Although the ground itself was due
to be demolished shortly anyway,
this fire brought an abrupt end to a
venue which supporters will
remember for its’ unique glass
fronted stand which offered fans
the chance to watch the match at
an elevated level from the club
house whilst avoiding the harsh
winter weather!  
! Louth Town were originally
formed in May 2007 when Louth
United decided not to continue
fielding a team in the Central
Midlands League. The ground at
Park Avenue had already been
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sold for
housing but
local
businessman
Kerry Coggle
with the
backing of
Steve Appleby,
was able to
secure a short
term lease on
the ground and
with the
support of the CMFL committee,
and a group of willing helpers,
Louth Town was formed. 
! After finishing a creditable 10th
in their first season Town were
rocked when manager Steve
Morley announced that for
personal reasons he could not
longer continue managing the
team. Andy Holmes was appointed
but due to unforeseen work
commitments he had to stand
down and with 3 weeks to go
before the start of the 2008-009
season, Paul Walden was brought
into the club. Paul, who was
previously manager of Skegness
Town in the Lincs League has a
wealth of experience and was able
to bring a number of talented
players into the club. 
! Paul made an immediate
impact with the team, winning all
but 3 of 28 league games during
the season to win the league by 9
clear points and be promoted to
the Supreme League as
champions. There was also a
Challenge Cup semi final
appearance, which unfortunately
resulted in an unlucky 1-0 defeat