A stunning run of success for Elburton under 9’s girls football team saw them through to the finals of a national tournament in Derby.
Sadly, the cost of hiring a mini bus, funding a hotel stay, fuel and food meant it was too expensive for the talented youngsters to attend.
The girls were the only Devon team to the finals from a national lineup of hopefuls.
Local Plymouth City Councillors David Salmon and Vivien Pengelly were so proud of the fantastic achievement that they decided to sponsor their efforts by way of their community grant fund. They both visited the girls at King George V playing fields to wish them well. Both councillors told the girls they were truly inspirational, achieving this result through dedication and hard work.
Their success at reaching the final however will encourage more girls to play football and perhaps one day they will be playing for the Plymouth Argyle Ladies football team!
