FOOTS Cray Lions FC hosted one of the largest football tournaments in the country last weekend.

The competition was the first to be held at the club's ground at Cray Meaow Youth Centre in Foots Cray for more than five years.

More than 550 boys and girls from 50 different teams competed in the two-day event.

As one of the largest clubs in the borough, Foots Cray Lions were able to enter 12 teams of their own and were joined by outfits from as far away as Thurrock and Maidstone, as well as local sides from Bexley and south east London.

All of the competitions were played in a tremendous spirit, with the FA Respect codes of conduct being well observed by players and spectators alike.

There were notable wins for home club Foots Cray in the U9 competition and for Dartford Ladies & Gravesham Ladies in the girls’ competitions.

Buckhurst Hill were awarded with the fair play trophy in the youngest (U6) age group.

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