West Ham may have suffered the indignity of relegation from the top flight of English football, but the club are still a top draw with soccer-loving youngsters.
Concentration - from one Hammers' enthusiast displaying his dribbling skills Picture: TERENCE BUNCH
More than 100 packed into the superb facilities at James Hornsby School, Laindon, during the half-term school break to attend the West Ham in the Community Soccer School.
In brilliant weather conditions they received top level FA standard coaching in the mornings while taking part in World Cup style games and competitions in the afternoon.
On the final day those successful during the week received the rewards for their labours during presentation time and Hammers will be back with more top flight courses during the summer break.
Published Tuesday, June 3, 2003
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