'It was amazing' - Jersey Bulls' fans after promotion

Joao de Jesus says the Bulls' success means a lot to the community

Jersey Bulls' fans have said it was "amazing" to see their side win a historic promotion.

The club beat Cobham FC 2-1 in their play-off final on Wednesday night, with supporters telling the BBC the players "deserved it" after the team were deducted three points for using a suspended player, costing them the league title.

About 1,800 fans at Springfield Stadium cheered the Bulls onto victory which means the islanders will play in Isthmian League Division One South East next season.

Joao de Jesus, who has been supporting the Bulls since the club was founded in 2019, said: "I think the promotion is great for the island and the community because it's such a community club."

Mr de Jesus said he attends most home games, adding: "I think it's amazing to see so many people here. I enjoy coming here so much."

Supporters packed out the ground's stand as the players came out onto the pitch

It is a second promotion for the island side since they were promoted to their current level following a restructuring of the leagues in the summer of 2021.

This season, after just two league defeats under new boss Elliott Powell, the team thought they had finally won their first-ever title before the points deduction, which saw them dropped to second place and into the play-offs.

But they have managed to put that disappointment behind them as Powell won promotion during his first season in charge.

Sally Morris said the Jersey Bulls are an inspiration for young players

Sally Morris' daughter has been enlisted into the Jersey Bulls' Academy and she hopes the success of the men's side can help grow the women's game too.

She said seeing the team get promoted is "really inspiration for the next generation", adding: "We really need to start promoting women's football."

"The team is just amazing and they work hard for each other," Ms Morris said.