Last updated : 22/08/2023 14:23:22
Introduction
Desford & Caterpillar FC Vets Blues are a Grassroots football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Leicester City Football League Division One.
Team Details
Location
League
Leicester City Football League - Division One
Team Type
Desford & Caterpillar FC Vets Blues
Desford & Caterpillar FC Vets Blues is a football team based in Desford, Leicestershire, England. They play in the Leicester City Football League Division One, which is a regional amateur football league.
The team was formed in 1994 by a group of former Desford & Caterpillar FC players who wanted to continue playing football after they retired from the senior team. The team's name reflects the fact that the club is sponsored by Caterpillar, a heavy machinery manufacturer.
The Vets Blues have been very successful in recent years, winning the Leicester City Football League Division One title in 2016, 2017, and 2018. They have also reached the final of the Leicestershire Senior League Cup on three occasions, winning the trophy in 2017.
The team's current manager is Jimmy Costello, who has been in charge since 2015. Costello is a former professional footballer who played for clubs such as Leicester City and Notts County.
Sources
- Desford & Caterpillar FC Veterans Blues
- Desford & Caterpillar FC Vets Blues | Leicester City Football League - Full-Time - The FA
- Desford & Caterpillar FC on Twitter
Leicester City Football League
The Leicester City Football League is a regional amateur football league based in Leicestershire, England. The league was founded in 1921 and currently consists of 15 divisions, ranging from the Premier Division to Division 12.
The league is administered by the Leicestershire County Football Association. The current champions are Aylestone Park, who won the Premier Division title in 2022.
The Leicester City Football League is a popular competition with over 500 teams competing in the various divisions. The league provides a great opportunity for amateur footballers to play competitive football at a high level.