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Season finale of the MCFA PAN Disability County League and County Cup

3:23 PM, Friday, 26 June 09. News

On Sunday 7th June, the finale to the Middlesex County Football Association PAN Disability County League and County Cup were played at Goals Soccer Centre (Ruislip). The season competition for adult male, female and youth (Under 16) players was well attended by 17 teams and concluded a successful first season for the competition. This opportunity is made possible in Middlesex through the tremendous support of Harrow based company Munnelly Support Services Limited in partnership with the Football Foundation and Sportsmatch.

Spurs Parks FC collecting their League trophy Chelsea Community League FC won this seasons Hounslow Hawks Women FC triumphed in the from Jim Taylor Fun Division County Cup Womens County Cup

The season’s fixtures all took place at Goals Soccer Centre in Ruislip and provided those who enter the opportunity to play in a structured League system in and around the County of Middlesex. With three adult divisions and a youth division for players of varying abilities, teams from around the County and beyond were able to enjoy games against each other organised by the Middlesex County Football Association.

Throughout the season, the teams have taken part in closely fought competitions across the board and has been a fantastic showcase for the talent within the disability game. The County Cup was the season finale to the County League and provided the opportunity for the teams to compete for another piece of silverware. Once again, the Cup competition was a close encounter with a high standard of play. Jim Taylor, the Chairman of Middlesex County Football Association, was in attendance on the day to present the winning teams with their medals and trophies. The winners of the 2008/2009 season competitions were as follows:

Premiership/Championship League – Spurs Parks FC

Fun Division League – Ealing Mencap B FC

Youth League – Feltham Bees Youth FC

Premiership/Championship County Cup – Spurs Parks FC

Fun Division County Cup – Chelsea Community League FC

Womens County Cup – Hounslow Hawks Women FC

The competition between all the teams is very close and provides the players with a real competitive test of their abilities. The success of the PAN Disability County League this season bodes well for 2009/10 season with the current teams, and possible new teams, looking to re-enter the competition when the season starts in September 2009.

Working to a clear strategy in partnership with the London Sports Forum for Disabled People, the Middlesex County Football Association is building a player pathway for all players with disabilities to be able to access. This builds on the existing MCFA Special Educational Needs Schools League, offering youngsters the chance to participate regularly and the established FA Centre of Excellence which aims to develop the best players between 10 and 17 years old.

If you would like further information about the any of the initiatives run through Middlesex County Football Association please call Jon Whittingham on 020 8515 6904 or email jon.whittingham@middlesexfa.com

For more online information please log onto the following link: http://www.middlesexfa.com/Development/DisabilityFootball