Neighbours' lives made misery as foul mouthed football players hurl abuse from pitch next door

It has had its floodlight use restricted to between 9am and 7pm on weekdays.

The Greater Manchester school is hoping to extend the period to 8pm.

However, it has been suggested the rules have already been flouted and the floodlights sometimes remain on until the early hours of the morning.

Residents have vented their frustrations about the situation, with David Zuker accusing the school of “making no efforts to meet the neighbours”.

He added: “The previous conditions were blatantly flouted and we have no confidence that the new conditions will be adhered to.”

Another resident complained: “I have called the school on a number of times to complain about the lights being left on overnight and when older children have been climbing into the artificial pitch facility.

“It's now 8.25pm and we have been putting our children to bed. Unfortunately, l am complaining as this is the second evening the lights have been left on."

The local council has been forced to intervene as residents become increasingly frustrated.

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Councillor Michael Taylor, who represents the Trafford's Hale Barns area, revealed: "I've visited this school in the evening and all you can hear is 'effing' and the 'c' word, and everyone is parking all over the place and there's so much noise.”

Conservative group leader Nathan Evans complained about the situation claimed one parent was being “blighted by unacceptable light pollution and noise”.

Evans, who voiced concern about the plan to extend the floodlight times, added: “I have been passed numerous photos from all hours. 4am in the morning isn't uncommon where the end of resident's garden looked like Blackpool Illuminations.”

However, planning officer Helen Milner claimed the school was having problems with “malfunctioning lights” and stressed they plan on installing additional light screens.

Councillor Simon Thomas, who joined planning officers in recommending the application’s approval, described extending the floodlight times as a “no brainer” as it is beneficial for the “health and wellbeing” of young people.

Green Councillor Dan Jerrome suggested approving the application for 12 months before conducting a review into how the floodlights are being managed.

Jerrome’s motion was agreed by the committee after it was put forward in a motion.

St Ambrose College has defended itself against so-called floodlight mishaps by doubling-down on blaming faults.

St Ambrose College principal Dermot Rainey said: "We are aware of some concerns from local residents and clearly we want to work with them on this matter.

“We haven't received any complaints regarding unauthorised use of the premises.

“We understand the residents' frustrations regarding a recent floodlight issue caused by an electrical fault.

“Our understanding is that this was an isolated incident.

"We are proud that a number of local clubs want to make use of our facilities, but it is of paramount importance that we continue to liaise with residents and the wider community as necessary."