Last updated : 18/08/2023 15:52:23
Introduction
AFC Chellaston Kestrels are a Junior football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Derby Junior Football League Spondon Trophies - U12 Group 1.
Team Details
Location
League
Derby Junior Football League - Spondon Trophies - U12 Group 1
Team Type
AFC Chellaston Kestrels
AFC Chellaston Kestrels is a football team based in Chellaston, Derby. They play in the Derby Junior Football League (DJL), which is a league for youth teams in the Derby area.
History
AFC Chellaston Kestrels were formed in 2008. They started out in the DJL's U7s division, and have since progressed through the age groups. They are currently in the U11s division.
The team has had a lot of success in recent years. They won the DJL U9s Cup in 2017, and the U10s Cup in 2018. They have also been runners-up in the U11s Cup on two occasions.
Current Season
AFC Chellaston Kestrels are currently in second place in the DJL U11s Group 2. They have won 7 of their 10 games, and have lost 3. They are only 2 points behind the leaders, and have a game in hand.
The team is managed by Mark Williams, who has been with the club since its inception. He is assisted by Paul Smith.
Sources
Derby Junior Football League
The Derby Junior Football League (DJL) is a football league for youth teams in the Derby area. It was founded in 1972, and currently has over 400 teams playing in its various divisions.
The DJL is affiliated to the Football Association (FA), and its teams compete in the FA Youth Cup. The league also runs a number of other competitions, including the DJL Cup, the DJL Trophy, and the DJL Challenge Cup.
The DJL is a well-respected league, and its teams produce some of the best young footballers in the country. Many former DJL players have gone on to play professional football, including Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen, and Steven Gerrard.