Devonshire Colts F.C.
| Nickname(s) | The Colts | ||
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| Founded | 1958 | ||
| Ground | Police Recreation Field Devonshire, Bermuda | ||
| Head coach | Jay Bean | ||
| League | Bermudian Premier Division | ||
| Bermudian Premier Division, 7th of 10 | |||
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Devonshire Colts FC is a professional football club based in Devonshire Parish, Bermuda, playing in the Bermudian Premier Division. The team colours are orange and white.
History
The Devonshire Colts Football Club was established in 1958, due to the efforts of Edward DeJean and Braxton Burgess. These men were members of the Howard Academy, aka Skinners School, in Bermuda. DeJean was the principal while Burgess was the physical education teacher.
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.
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
Devonshire 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.
Achievements
- 1971/72, 1972/73, 1996/97
- 1972/73, 1973/74, 1998/99, 2000/01, 2006/07
- Bermuda Friendship Trophy: 4
- 1973/74, 1980/81, 1998/99, 1999/00
- Bermuda Martonmere Cup: 2
- 1972/73, 2002/03
- Bermuda Dudley Eve Trophy: 3
- 1978/79, 1982/83, 1999/00
- Bermuda Super Cup: 3
- 1996/97, 1998/99, 2006/07
- Bermuda Friendship Shield Cup: 1
- 2014/2015
- Relegated with fewest points(4) total in the history of the Bermuda Premier Division
- 2016/2017
Performance in CONCACAF competitions
- CONCACAF Champions Cup – (North Zone): 1 appearance
- Best: 1973 – Second Round
| Year | Opponent | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | North Village CC | 3–1 | 3–4 |
| CRKSV Jong Colombia | 2–0 | 1–1 |
References
- ^ Bermuda 2010/11 - RSSSF
- ^ Colts secure promotion - Royal Gazette
- ^ Ten Man Colts End Season on High - Royal Gazette
External links
- Club website
- Club page and roster - Bermuda FA