MEMBERS of a Warrington junior soccer team had the thrill of travelling to one of their away games in the official England team coach – and came away with a 7-3 victory!
Appleton Boys Under 14s team travelled in style in the luxury coach to play Winstanley Warriors at Wigan – thanks to their manager winning a competition.
Part of the deal, organised by haulage giants Eddie Stobart, was that for each goal they scored, £100 went to the Football Museum charity, donated by coach manufacturer Scania.
So the seven-goal haul the Appleton sharpshooters notched-up earned £700 for the charity.
Manager Neil Hutchinson won the prize, with a little help from team members, by selecting an All Time Greats soccer team.
The prize also included a complete new strip and water bottles for the team – and even training jackets and water bottles for the Wigan team.
The Appleton youngsters were able to relax in style, in seats usually occupied by the likes of Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard and co – and chatted to the coach driver about what it’s like to drive England’s stars around.
Neil’s “All Time Greats” team included Gordon Banks, Bobby Moore and Pele – but none of the current England squad!
Picture shows the Appleton Boys with the England coach.
England please take note!
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
