Local club makes sporting history
History has been made in the world of Manx football this week.
After two years in the making, the Football Association has granted FC Isle of Man a place in the FA League for the 2020/21 season.
The local club has been placed in the North West Counties Football League (NWCFL) Division One South - the first offshore club to be represented in the NWCFL.
Director of Football Paul Jones and Team Manager Chris Bass spoke to Rhian Evans:
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