A STAND-OUT football club has been recognised for their "fantastic ethos" with a prestigious accolade.

Durrington FC (Youth) have been awarded the Wiltshire FA Charter Standard Club of the year 2015.

Club representatives were presented with the award at a presentation evening held at Avon Valley College.

The club has developed and grown over the years, going from from five to eight teams.

They have six new FA Level 1 coaches, one FA Youth Module 1 coach and a handful of coaches gaining their futsal qualification.

A statement from FA said: "The club embed a fantastic ethos throughout their teams with the sole focus on developing the players over the need to win.

"Not only do the encourage invest in their volunteers through coaching courses the coaches are encouraged to continually develop their skills through attendance at Wiltshire FA Licensed Coaches Club workshops.

"This club is truly worthy of this award with the great strides they have made and will continue to make."