Wembley wonders meet their match

A PROUD day . . . Luke Donegan, Daniel Donegan, Reece Horan, Mace Goodridge, Ben Matthews, George Raynes, Max Davidson (captain), and Matthew Slattery pictured shortly before their match at Wembley

But Failsworth lads can be proud of incredible run

A DREAM appearance at Wembley ended in disappointment for South Failsworth Primary School as they narrowly missed out lifting the Community Cup.

The all-conquering Year 10 youngsters, who beat 72 other teams from across the North to reach the hallowed turf, were beaten 1-0 by Southern area champions Gateway School, from Buckinghamshire.

South Failsworth skipper Max Davidson was twice denied by the Gateway ’keeper as the southerners held on before Saturday’s League One play-off final between Millwall and Swindon.

More than 14,000 youngsters take part in the Community Cup, organised by the Football League Trust, each season.

Emma-Jane Davies, PE teacher at South Failsworth school, said: “The lads were gutted at the time but they are OK with it now.

“Their coach is very good at picking them back up, he had a chat with them and they are feeling better.”