sentences:  Since formation, the league initially expanded slowly to include newly formed teams across the country.Brighton Bandits (renamed in summer 2012 as GFC Brighton & Hove) joined for the 2003/2004 season, and Village Manchester FC were accepted into the league in 2005/2006 - replacing the then-champions Bristol Panthers, who dropped out citing lack of players.More recently, the popularity of gay football across the country has increased.