Devonshire Colts FC is a football club based in Devonshire Parish, Bermuda and are in the Cingular Wireless Premier Division league.
Nickname(s) | Colts | ||
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Founded | 1958 | ||
Ground | Police Recreation Field Devonshire, Bermuda | ||
Manager | Jay Bean | ||
League | Bermuda First Division | ||
2021/22 | 9th in Premier League | ||
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The team colours are orange and white.
History
editThe Devonshire Colts Football Club was established in 1958, due to the efforts of Mr. Edward DeJean and Mr. Braxton Burgess. These men were members of the Howard Academy, aka Skinners School, in Bermuda. DeJean was the principal while Burgess was a physical education teacher.[citation needed]
Following their school level successes, the Howard Academy team moved on to participating in practice matches with local men's football teams which subsequently led to the application and entry into the Bermuda Football Union.[citation needed]
The Devonshire Colts play on Police Field, where formerly police dogs were exercised.
Colts were relegated to the Bermuda First Division in 2011,[1] they returned to the Bermudian Premier Division after 4 years in for the 2015/16 season after beating St David's in March 2015.[2]
Colts were once again relegated to the Bermuda First Division in 2017,[3] but this time with the fewest points(4) total in the history of the Bermuda Premier Division
Rivalries
editDevonshire Colts main rivalries are Devonshire Cougars and St. Georges Colts. Devonshire Colts fans consider B.A.A as a distant rivalry as they are not located close to each other. Additionally, a strong rivalry with Devonshire Cougars dates back to when both clubs were founded with "Devonshire' in their name. More recently a rivalry with B.A.A has grown following repeated clashes in competitions.[citation needed]
Achievements/Failures
edit- 1971/72, 1972/73, 1996/97
- 1972/73, 1973/74, 1998/99, 2000/01, 2006/07
- 1973/74, 1980/81, 1998/99, 1999/00
- 1972/73, 2002/03
- 1978/79, 1982/83, 1999/00
- 1996/97, 1998/99, 2006/07
- 2014/2015
- 2016/2017
Performance in CONCACAF competitions
edit- CONCACAF Champions Cup – (North Zone): 1 appearance
- Best: 1973 – Second Round
Year | Opponent | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
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1973 | North Village CC | 3–1 | 3–4 |
CRKSV Jong Colombia | 2–0 | 1–1 |
Players
editCurrent squad
edit- For 2015–2016 season
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Historical list of coaches
editJersey sponsor
edit- 1975–2000 Lindo's Group Of Companies
- 2000-2002 Club Funding
- 2002–TBD BotelhoWood Architects
- 2020–2023 TBD
References
edit- ^ Bermuda 2010/11 - RSSSF
- ^ Colts secure promotion - Royal Gazette
- ^ Ten Man Colts End Season on High - Royal Gazette
External links
edit- Club website
- Club page and roster - Bermuda FA