Falkirk - Clydesdale Bank support the Falkirk cup

The Little Kerse playing fields, Grangemouth played host over theEaster weekend to the second annual Falkirk Cup, an internationalfootball festival run by Falkirk FC in partnership with Clydesdale Bank.

Buildingon the success of last year's tournament, a total of 95 teams made upof over 1000 players took part in the four day event aimed at agegroups from under-9s through to under-16s.

Tom Elliott, Head of Community Coaching, Falkirk FC:
" I'mdelighted with how the weekend has played out. Everyone involved fromthe tireless volunteers and parents, coaches and players right throughto our sponsors the Clydesdale Bank have done their bit. Things arealways a little easier when the weather is as good as we've had it butI have to thank everyone who helped make the second Falkirk Cup such asuccess."

John Balfour, U15s Blue Coach, Falkirk in the Community:
"Everygame I've seen has been played in a great sporting manor and thestandard of play has been very high throughout. All our boys havethoroughly enjoyed competing against teams they wouldn't normally get achance to play and so in that respect it's been a great education forthem. From what I've seen this weekend I have no doubt the Falkirk cupwill continue to grow and look forward to coming back next year."

StephenCranston, Partner at Clydesdale Bank's Financial Solutions Centre inFalkirk commented on Clydesdale Bank's support for the communityinitiative:
"Clydesdale Bank endeavours to play a positive role inthe development of strong communities, and as SPL sponsor, what betterway than to help Falkirk Football Club continue its excellent work inour local community by supporting the second annual Falkirk Cup."