This adds to the opportunities the successful academy offers with their Cat 1 offering entering the National League and two cat 2 sides entering the ECFA and Future Lions leagues.

Chairman Gary Vella said 'It is important to ensure that the best spread of opportunity is taken on an ongoing basis and we feel that the Future Lions Development league will help bridge the gap between the ECFA football and National League level. We have had a brilliant year topping the National League going into the final round of games plus super progress in both the ECFA and Midland Floodlit league and entry to Future Lions will further enhance our offering here and help get the lads to greater levels'.