news story

5th May 2006

MP Congratulates Local Football Champions

Steve Webb with club officials, the shield, and dozens of keen junior players

Northavon MP Steve Webb has paid a Saturday morning visit to see the work of Winterbourne United FC in training up the next generation of England football stars. The club's adult first team is celebrating having won the Hellenic Division One West title for the first time in the club's history, and on his visit Steve Webb was shown the shield that the club has won.

The club trains boys and girls of all ages at Winterbourne Recreation ground on a Saturday morning, with dozens of local youngsters able to improve their football skills under the watchful eye of the club's team of trainers.

Commenting on his visit, local MP Steve Webb said:

"I warmly congratulate Winterbourne United on winning the league title this season. This is a great achievement for a local team. I also very much welcome all the work that the club does with both boys and girls, providing them with a constructive outlet for their energy and teaching them new skills. I wish them all the best in the future". >

Click here for more details of the club's achievements this season