Our cracking new strips are the tops
Housebuilding firm kits out young players
Young footballers have scored a new team kit from a housebuilding firm – ensuring their gear will be just as cracking as their skills on the pitch.
Houston United FC’s 2009 age group has been handed the shorts and jerseys by Stewart Milne Homes.
Ashley Ridley, sales consultant at the firm’s Gryffe Meadows development in Houston, handed over the kit, which will be worn by the aspiring footballers during their training sessions and games each week.
Jonathan Annan, head coach at Houston United FC, said: “We’re delighted by the support Stewart Milne Homes has given to our football team.
“This has allowed us to purchase a full strip and training top for all of our boys, with spare strips for new members as well.
“It’s invaluable to have this type of support, and more importantly, it gives a real sense of belonging to the players and has brought a real team spirit to the club.
“The team is all about the social, physical and sporting development of young boys and this backing from Stewart Milne Homes shows a true sense of engagement with a local community.”
Ashley was delighted to be able to give the squad their kit.
She said: “When looking to move, buyers are not just thinking about what house they would like to buy, but the overall neighbourhood and community setting.
“Our award-winning team has designed Gryffe Meadows to be a place where people are proud to call home and we’re pleased to support Houston United FC with a new team kit.”
The 2009 team was established three years ago with just three dads and four boys.
With the support of its parent club, Houston United FC, it now has 17 boys playing as part of the team, making up two squads .
The team competes in the Paisley Johnstone and District Youth Football league at Renfrew and Seedhill playing fields, in Paisley, on Sunday mornings in a smallsided 5 v 5 format.
The team is registered with the Scottish Youth Football Association and players were born in the years 2010 and 2009, and are mostly from the local area around Houston.
To find out more, go online to www.houstonunitedfc.com