A group of young footballers from Moulsecoomb and Bevendean have captured the MCA Youth Football title for under 12's by winning all of their matches. The boys who represented the 67 Centre, under the name Scoombers United, played teams from the Brighton area over a 12-week period and came out on top. Many of the boys also attend the Monday night youth club meetings at the 67 Centre and have grown as a team through regular training sessions in Moulsecoomb.

Coaches Matt Maxwell and Rob Brookes have been delighted with the boys' progress and feel that all the hard work put in during the early weeks have paid off. Each player played his part in the success of the team and showed plenty of fight and commitment. On Saturday February 23rd the boys played at Greenlees Park against their closest rivals Hove YMCA. Needing to win Hove took the lead early on and against the run of play. The keeper Martin Judge had no chance with the goal and was visibly annoyed with his defence. The defence that comprised of Tyrone Brookes, Harry Banks and Steven Judge held firm despite having to deal with many attacks. Sean Cahill, Ashley Hill, Peter Godfrey and Ricky Banks solidly led the midfield. Some of the passing was of Brazilian quality.

However, it was the two strikers that really shone. Nathan Brookes who scored four of the five goals including a 30-yard screamer from a free kick. Gary Down his partner in attack was magnificent in all distribution and was unfortunate not to score himself. The best goal came from Marvin Smith: a half volley from the edge of the box which rifled in to the top corner with the quality of a Dennis Bergkamp finish. Marvin was in outstanding form playing the 'floating' role.

All in all though this team has worked really hard and notable absentees Sonny Lee Cooper, Stephen Whittington, Josh Jimenez, Ben Harris, and Richard Coomber made up the strength of a very strong squad. Well-done lads and here's to next season.