Col David Jones

Chair of Army FA, Chair of both Army Reserve Football & Army Crusaders FC. Army FA referee & Northern Irish exile. Views own and RT not an endorsement.

[Col David Jones @ColDavyJones1]

This should be a great @Armyfa1888 2026 Challenge Cup Final being held @wincityfc tomorrow evening.

[Army FA @Armyfa1888]

124th Major Units Challenge Cup Final week ⚽🏆

Find out about our finalists here: https://t.co/PK9DxJR4V6

[Army FA @Armyfa1888]

Proud to host @navyfootball1 & @raffootball1920 as part of our commitment to work together to shape the future of grassroots football across our Services.

A demonstration of what can be achieved when we collaborate with a shared purpose. ⚽🤝
@englandfootball #Grassroots2040

[Col David Jones @ColDavyJones1]

Thoroughly enjoyed refereeing the two @GlosFA League Cup Semi Final between @BristolBarcaFC @OfficialShire & Made For Ever FC @upthemades and Shaftesbury Crusade FC @UpTheShaz held at @lockleazesport Good luck to the finalists.
@Armyfa1888

https://t.co/O39Chtrq0d

[ReplAi Cams @ReplAiCamsX]

BARCA ARE HEADING TO THE FINALS!

@BristolBarcaFC 3 - 0 @OfficialShireFC Reserves.

Highlight of the match, the @OfficialShireFC Keeper…that’s a save of the season contender 🧤

[Col David Jones @ColDavyJones1]

It was a real honour to present the 2026 U23 Inter Service Cup to the Army. Thank you @wincityfc for hosting the final fixture against @royalnavy @armyfa @SupacatLtd @ArmySportASCB @BritishArmy @NavyFootball1 #thesoldiersgame

[Col David Jones @ColDavyJones1]

It is always a privilege to present the Army FA Chair's coin to individuals who make a real difference to the 'Soldiers Game'. Thank you WO1 Carl Blackburn & SSgt (SSI) Col McCable for your support and loyalty. @Armyfa1888 @ArmySportASCB @RLC_FA @RAPTCfootball @fa #armyfootball

[Col David Jones @ColDavyJones1]

Enjoyable afternoon as Assistant Referee @IsuzuFAVase game between @CorshamTownFC & @clannyfc. Well organised fixture by #corsham @fa @Armyfa1888 @ArmySportASCB @ArmyLGBT @BritishArmy

[Col David Jones @ColDavyJones1]

Great @Armyfa1888 Super Cup Final held at @cashrangers Bluebell Stadium, Northern Ireland with @AirborneSappers running out 6-2 winners against a spirited 2nd Battalion @RIrishRegiment Thank you to the Mayor @lisburnccc for attending and Supacat for sponsoring. @ArmySportASCB

[Col David Jones @ColDavyJones1]

I was delighted to present Phil Applegarth @SupacatLtd a framed shirt in recognition of their excellent support and sponsorship. @armyfa1888 has a great partnership with https://t.co/eA55BBP9nK @ArmySportASCB @ArmyLGBT @BritishArmy @ArmyCGS @footballandwar @Crafty_General

[Col David Jones @ColDavyJones1]

It was a pleasure to present an Army FA Chair coin to Maj Lee Davison for his exceptional service to Army football, over many years. Well done Lee. @Armyfa1888 @ArmySportASCB @ArmyLGBT @RAPTC_Official @RAPTCfootball @footballandwar @EnglandFootball @fa @GlosFA @grahambrookland

[Col David Jones @ColDavyJones1]

Would you be interested in supporting the direction of Army Football on and off the field. Two great opportunities to join the @Armyfa1888 Board of Trustees. @ArmySportASCB @ArmyLGBT @RMASandhurst @fa @GlosFA @HampshireFA @BritishArmy @sapperfootball @RLC_FA @footballandwar

[Army FA @Armyfa1888]

⚽❗VACANCIES ❗⚽

The Army FA are now recruiting for two voluntary roles as part of our Board of Trustees:

🔴 Voluntary Football Development Trustee - https://t.co/uNFktScshO

🔵 Voluntary Independent Community Trustee - https://t.co/bLC1c6WKaw

Deadlines: 19th Sept 2025

[Col David Jones @ColDavyJones1]

Great experience and a real privilege to be involved in the @EmiratesFACup @IsuzuFAVase Thank you to my colleagues in black for their comradeship and the clubs @HengroveAFC @MangotsfieldUtd @ClevedonTownFC @thameunitedfc #armyfootball @ArmySportASCB @ArmyLGBT @GlosFA @fa

[Army FA @Armyfa1888]

🏆 The FA Cup & FA Vase are brilliant chances for our County Officials to shine
👏 Huge congrats to our Chair, Davy Jones, who was Assistant Referee in: ⚽ FA Vase: Hengrove FC vs Mangotsfield Utd
⚽ FA Cup: Clevedon Town FC vs Thame United FC
Proud moment for the County! #FACup

[Col David Jones @ColDavyJones1]

Really privileged over the last two weekends to be an official @EmiratesFACup game between @ClevedonTownFC @thameunitedfc & the @IsuzuFAVase fixture between @HengroveAFC & @mangotsfieldutd @Armyfa1888 @fa @ArmySportASCB @BritishArmy @GlosFA

[Col David Jones @ColDavyJones1]

A fantastic Army Reserve 6 aside football competition was held at Dalton Barracks with 151 Regiment RLC winning the Cup and @75EngrRegt lifting the Plate event. Thank you to Capt Lee Davies for his support. @Armyfa1888 @RLC_FA @4RegimentRLC @ArmyLGBT @BritishArmy @sapperfootball

[Col David Jones @ColDavyJones1]

Thank you @Babcockplc inc Chloe & Paul for supporting the annual @Armyfa1888 invitational sixes at Aldershot Garrison. Always important to recognise our Army match officials, no referee no match. @ArmySportASCB @BritishArmy @ArmyLGBT @FA @footballandwar @GRFootball @tomstanbury

[Col David Jones @ColDavyJones1]

A fantastic achievement for @Armyfa1888 to receive the FA's Code of Governance and it was a privilage for Debbie Hewitt MBE Chair of @fa to present the award. @ArmySportASCB @ArmySportsLTRY @ArmyCGS @BritishArmy @RMASandhurst @EnglandFootball @ArmyLGBT #football @Crafty_General

[Army FA @Armyfa1888]

Army Football Association Achieves the FA’s Code of Governance

Read more about our achievement via our website: https://t.co/tC3DolszMA

[Col David Jones @ColDavyJones1]

What a fantastic evening @RMASandhurst for the @Armyfa1888 annual dinner. Always a privilege presenting awards to individuals who work so hard for the 'Soldiers Game'. It was great to have Debbie Hewitt MBE, Chair @fa and Frank Blunstone @england international in attendance.

[Col David Jones @ColDavyJones1]

What a fantastic day @ManUtd when an RAF team played an Army / RN XI for an end of season celebration game. Thank you @DXCTechnology Great to meet @DenisIrwin #armyfootball @Armyfa1888 @ArmySportASCB @ArmySportsLTRY @Proud_Sappers @FA_REME @sapperfootball @RLC_FA

[Col David Jones @ColDavyJones1]

Always a privilege to award Army FA representative caps. Well done to all demonstrating real commitment; dedication; talent; team work and loyalty. @royalartillery1 @FA_REME @Official_REME @Armyfa1888 @ArmySportASCB @ArmySportsLTRY @Proud_Sappers

[Col David Jones @ColDavyJones1]

A privilege to support the Woolwich Cup Final between @RLC_FA & @sapperfootball this afternoon. A competitive affair which went into extra time and saw @Proud_Sappers win 4-3. Thank you to @OfficialShots & @holtsbank for their continued support. @ArmySportASCB @Armyfa1888

[Col David Jones @ColDavyJones1]

A great venue for a meeting @wembleystadium this morning. I attended the County FA Collaboration Day representing the @armyfa with other national colleagues to discuss grass roots football and how we can develop it further. @fa @ArmySportASCB @NLChronicles @nonleagueshow