Sandfield triumph

Sandfield Park School were celebrating after triumphing at the Merseyside Schools PD/SLD football tournament at Greenbank Sports Academy in Liverpool.

The event was certainly high energy, fast paced and high scoring. The competitor’s enthusiasm and passion for football was obvious.

Eleven schools overall took part in the day with 15 teams and 120 pupils involved.

Miss Barry from Sandfield Park School said: “This is always a really exciting day for our young people, there is great anticipation, they talk about it all year. So many pupils of all levels and disabilities come along and put their heart and soul into it and it’s wonderful to see.”

Organiser Steve Sullivan, from Merseyside Sports Partnership said: “Congratulations to all the players who took part, the standard of play was exceptional and the tournament was played in a very competitive though fair manner.

“There were some excellent games throughout the day, especially the finals in all categories, which were great to watch with very closely matched teams. The hard work that teachers and coaches are providing to ensure the teams are ready to play is clearly evident with several talented players on show.

“A big thank you to all the volunteers and referees who did an excellent job throughout the day to ensure that the tournament ran as smoothly as possible.”