Marford and Gresford Albion are celebrating after scooping the Club of the Year award at the Welsh Football Trust (WFT) Awards.
The club, from the village of Gresford near Wrexham, were presented with the award by football legend Ian Rush at the ceremony and will now get the chance to play on the hallowed turf at Wembley Stadium as a reward for their achievement.
The WFT, in association with McDonald's, chose the club as the winner of this year's award for their fantastic commitment to grassroots football, catering for approximately 200 players from under sevens through to under 16s.
There are currently 13 Marford and Gresford Albion boys and girls teams playing in the Wrexham and Districtl League, with training sessions held at least once a week organised by volunteer coaches.
Club chairman Steve Harris said: “To be nominated was an achievement in itself, but to win is just incredible. It’s a fantastic boost for everyone at the club and well deserved for all the hard work everyone involved puts in, week in, week out.”
Ian Rush, McDonald’s Head of Welsh Football, said: “Clubs like Marford and Gresford Albion do a great job of getting children involved in and enjoying football at a young age.
“As a great supporter of football in Welsh communities McDonald’s is proud to honour the achievements all the people who work so hard for Marford and Gresford Albion, at the Oscars of grassroots football in Wales.”
Chirk Youth are holding a mini seven-a-side tournament on Sunday, August 23 at Chirk AAAs Holyhead Road Sports Club.
The under sevens and eights will take place in the morning with the under nines and 10s in the afternoon.
Cost of entry is £25 per team, to get an application form and further details, contact club secretary Lisa Jones on (01691) 773587 or email chirkyouthfc@gmail.com
Chirk Youth are also looking to recruit players – especially in the following age groups – Under 8s, Under 9s Under 10s and for the girls team.
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