Junior Section Tournament a huge success

A huge thanks goes to everyone involved in Saturdays 44th Invitational junior section Tournament, this day was a success and a great day was enjoyed by all.

The day began with the early morning preparation, so that everything was in place for the arrival of the teams taking part, with two 44th teams, 37th, 42nd and 2nd Forfar all present it was time to get the ball rolling, so to speak

A quick welcome and an explanation of the rules to the boys and the first 44th Invitational tournament was under way.

The opening match just had to be 44tha v 44thb, 44tha was made up of 1st and 2nd year boys with the b team 3rd years, this one was so close and looked to be heading for a goal less draw, but with the last kick of the ball 44th b got the goal that gave them 3 points.

Both 44th teams were fantastic with the younger boys drawing the remaining league games and the b team won one and lost 2.

After the group games a 3rd place play off was contested by 42nd and 2nd Forfar, this game was won by the 42nd.

Then it was time for the Final, 44th b v 37th, 37th won the game with a 5-0 win, 5 breakaways if you ask me.

A presentation took place with the runners up receiving medals and the Ewart Sturrock memorial shield presented to the eventual winners, no boy went home empty handed though as they all recieved a certificate for taking part.

It was then time for the BBQ, Blair did a great job feeding over 60 hungry kids then the parents and officers, I dont think Blair could beleive his eyes when he saw a stampede of boys running towards the grub but he coped.

A huge thanks goes to Scott Brothers, Broughty Ferry who provided us with 100 burgers, Sunblest who donated the Rolls thanks to Steve Muir, Direct Soccer for the Shield and Boyz Own as they made 44th look the best kitted company at Orchar park.

Thanks to all parents who helped us out, and Robbie Thompson and Steven Downie for Refereeing the games, Blair Strachan for the BBQ, the judges and everyone else who did their bit, It couldnt have been done without you all.

Niall Nicolson