"I am delighted that Junior Soccer League have achieved The FA Charter Standard League award. JSL have a real player development approach, playing 4v4 football, focusing on more touches of the ball, more opportunity to run with the ball, and the creation of 1v1 opportunities to allow development of individual techniques and skills. The award is a great testament to the League’s hard work, and underlines their commitment in working with the County FA to develop youth football within this area of the County. As a County FA, Manchester FA fully endorses this new and exciting opportunity to develop football in Manchester.”

Andrew Basterfield, Manchester FA’s Senior Football Development Officer

“The opportunity to try a new sport for the first time is often all a person needs to catch the sporting bug. The JSL 4v4 junior football development project is a great way for young children to play football and have a quality sporting experience that will encourage them to stay involved.”

Pam Jervis, Sport England's North West Regional Lead

 “Junior Soccer League has supported all work being done within the borough around grassroots football. The league is innovative and adds a new provision within the borough. Special recognition must go to the league coordinator, Kevin Dunkerley, who has strived to create a league open for all and which is being ran to the best standards possible.”

“Congratulations to all involved in the league and thanks for ensuring the grassroots game keeps developing within the borough.”

Jamie Blood, Oldham Athletic Community Trust, Football Development Coordinator