Kirk Deighton Rangers

Last updated : 20/08/2023 19:03:22

Introduction

Kirk Deighton Rangers are a Grassroots football team.

The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the West Yorkshire Association Football League Division 1.

Team Details

Kirk Deighton Rangers is a football team based in Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England. They play in the West Yorkshire Association Football League (WYAFL), which is a regional amateur football league in England.

The club was founded in 1972 and currently has two senior teams, one in the WYAFL Premier Division and one in the Alliance Division 1. They also have a number of junior teams.

History

Kirk Deighton Rangers have won the WYAFL Premier Division on three occasions, in 1997, 2000, and 2009. They have also won the Alliance Division 1 on two occasions, in 2016 and 2019.

The club's most famous player is probably David Wetherall, who played for Leeds United and England. Wetherall started his career at Kirk Deighton Rangers before moving on to Leeds United in 1992.

Sources

West Yorkshire Association Football League

The West Yorkshire Association Football League (WYAFL) is a regional amateur football league in England. It was founded in 1902 and currently has 140 member clubs. The league is divided into four divisions: Premier Division, Division 1, Division 2, and Division 3.

The WYAFL is a very competitive league and has produced a number of professional footballers, including David Wetherall, Paul Jewell, and Stuart Pearce.