Budding 'men in black' can get their chance of official FA qualification when a referee course gets underway next week.

The ten-week course, staged by the Basildon Referee Association, begins next Tuesday at Laindon Community Centre.

Spaces are still up for grabs with a cost of £24 for juniors and £29 for adults.

For more information telephone Chris Lee on 01268 591858.

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