AFC Tickton’s Jimmy Traynor says he is over the moon after the club was approved to take part in the FA’s Wildcats scheme.
Launched by the FA the Wildcats Scheme hopes to inspire and boost the number of girls who participate in organised football at a grassroots level.
A grassroots stalwart has received a national Football Association award for 50 years of dedication to volunteering in East Yorkshire.
Jimmy Traynor, 83, was recognised for his “relentless” service to football in a surprise ceremony at Beverley Leisure Centre.
A state-of-the-art 3G Pitch has been officially opened by the Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Nigel Wilkinson, for East Riding Leisure Beverley.
The new 3G Pitch was made possible thanks to investment from the Premier League, The FA, Commuted Sums, East Riding of Yorkshire Council and the Government’s Football Foundation.
A walking football team first launched in Beverley four months ago has proved so popular it has now been taken under the wing of a local football club.
Probably never to be repeated and unique is this AFC Tickton club photo. Some 200 children from 18 teams and 30 coaches are pictured here in the new McCain sponsored club kits. Every team from under 7’s to U’s16 years girls and boys which makes up the club is featured. Mini Soccer representative and under 10’s manager Dave Dalton commented “this is one of the best and brightest days in…
Colin Conman Club Chairman AFC Tickton along with General Secretary Jimmy Traynor and Ellie Towse Voluntary Coordinator handed over a donation of over 350 club kit items including children’s and adults football kits, footballs, and unused trophies to Real Aid’s Chris Sahin and Michelle Middleton. Despite the horrendous weather dozens of the clubs players young and old turned out to see the handover. These items will make their way to…