Some of the area's youngest footballers will be put on the spot on Saturday week when they take part in a fund-raising penalty shoot-out.

Spot on - Leigh Ramblers' under-six stars with (from left) Dave Johnson (coach), Mark Holmes (secretary) and Gary Matthews (new manager) Picture: TERENCE BUNCH

About 25 four and five-year-old from Leigh Ramblers' under-six squad will be sponsored to go for goal to boost club coffers and help pay for tracksuits.

Coach Dave Johnson, 19, a sports science undergraduate at University of Essex, started training the players in October 2001.

He said: "Even at this young age the kids play friendlies and it would really help if we could have team tracksuits."

Each youngster will have 10 penalties against the club coach of their choice.

Prizes are up for grabs for the most successful from the spot and the player who rasies the most cash.

Call Dave on 07944 321277 for sponsorship details.

Published Thursday, April 17, 2003

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